What is the cheapest way to get from West Kilbride to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from West Kilbride to Oban is to bus which costs £20 - £27 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Kilbride to Oban?

The fastest way to get from West Kilbride to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between West Kilbride and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from West Kilbride to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Hunterston Road and arriving at Bus Station via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between West Kilbride and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from West Kilbride to Oban. However, there are services departing from West Kilbride and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from West Kilbride to Oban?

The distance between West Kilbride and Oban is 121 miles. The road distance is 111.3 miles.

How do I travel from West Kilbride to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from West Kilbride to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £28 - £45.

How long does it take to get from West Kilbride to Oban?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from West Kilbride to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Kilbride to Oban bus from?

West Kilbride to Oban bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Crawford Street station.

Where do I catch the West Kilbride to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from West Kilbride to Oban?

The best way to get from West Kilbride to Oban is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £27 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the West Kilbride to Oban bus arrive?

West Kilbride to Oban bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the West Kilbride to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Kilbride to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between West Kilbride to Oban is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from West Kilbride to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from West Kilbride to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from West Kilbride to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Largs - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus Ember
4h 35m
£29–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 6m
£21–27
Train
1. Take the train from West Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 6m
£57–114
Drive 110.7 mi
1. Drive from West Kilbride to Obancar 110.7 mi
2h 15m
£27–39

West Kilbride to Oban by train and bus

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from West Kilbride to Oban via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hunterston Road to Bus Station via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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