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

The cheapest way to get from Tomintoul to Oban is to bus via Inverness which costs £20 - £30 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tomintoul to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Tomintoul and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Tomintoul to Oban. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Highland Theatre via The Square, Cairngorm Hotel and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Tomintoul and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Tomintoul to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Oban via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Tomintoul to Oban?

The distance between Tomintoul and Oban is 179 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tomintoul to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Tomintoul to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tomintoul to Oban bus from?

Tomintoul to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Cairngorm Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Tomintoul to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Tomintoul to Oban?

The best way to get from Tomintoul to Oban is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £260 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Tomintoul to Oban bus arrive?

Tomintoul to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Tomintoul to Oban train arrive?

Tomintoul to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Tomintoul to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Tomintoul to Oban is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Tomintoul to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 570+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
6h 55m
£28–53
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 14m
£20–30
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 53m
£137–252
Drive 128.2 mi
1. Drive from Tomintoul to Obancar 128.2 mi
2h 45m
£32–45

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from The Square to Highland Theatre via The Square, Station, Cairngorm Hotel, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tomintoul to Oban via Aviemore, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 53m.

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