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

The cheapest way to get from Troon to Oban is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Troon to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Troon and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Portland Street and arriving at Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Troon and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Troon to Oban. However, there are services departing from Troon and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Troon to Oban?

The distance between Troon and Oban is 120 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Troon to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs £28 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Troon to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Troon to Oban bus from?

Troon to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Troon to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Troon to Oban?

The best way to get from Troon to Oban is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Troon to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Troon to Oban train arrive?

Troon to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Troon to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Troon to Oban is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Troon to Oban.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus Ember
4h 21m
£28–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 38m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Troon to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 50m
£56–114
Drive 116.2 mi
1. Drive from Troon to Obancar 116.2 mi
2h 20m
£29–41

Troon to Oban by train and bus

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4h 21mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.1 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Troon to Oban via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day.

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