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How to get fromThurso to Obanby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Thurso to Oban by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    7h 46m
    £26–37

  2. Bus via Highland Theatre

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus bus 919
    8h 6m
    £23–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    8h 18m
    £79–139

  4. Drive 213 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Obancar car 213 mi
    4h 42m
    £52–75

  5. Train, bus via Highland Theatre

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus bus 919
    8h 26m
    £88–161

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    12h 52m
    £169–346

Thurso to Oban by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 52m.

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