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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Overgate and Glasgow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Forfar and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Forfar to Oban?

The distance between Forfar and Oban is 196 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Forfar to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Oban bus from?

Forfar to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Forfar to Oban?

The best way to get from Forfar to Oban is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Forfar to Oban bus arrive?

Forfar to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Terminal Building station.

Where does the Forfar to Oban train arrive?

Forfar to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Oban is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Forfar to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 539+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Terminal Buildingbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
6h 34m
£40–63
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 36m
£23–45
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 44m
£70–122
Drive 123.3 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Obancar 123.3 mi
2h 33m
£31–45

Forfar to Oban by bus and foot

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate, and Glasgow Airport in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar South to Oban via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 44m.

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