What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Oban is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bank of Scotland and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Oban. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Oban via Inverness and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Thurso to Oban?

The distance between Thurso and Oban is 237 miles. The road distance is 214.2 miles.

How do I travel from Thurso to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs £14 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Oban?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Thurso to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Oban bus from?

Thurso to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Oban train from?

Thurso to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Oban?

The best way to get from Thurso to Oban is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs £14 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £290 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Thurso to Oban bus arrive?

Thurso to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Thurso to Oban train arrive?

Thurso to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Oban is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Thurso to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Thurso to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Thurso to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thurso to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 58m
£14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
8h 18m
£72–114
Drive 213 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Obancar 213 mi
4h 42m
£53–77
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
12h 19m
£165–281

Thurso to Oban by bus

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Distance: 236.1 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Oban via Inverness and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 19m.

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