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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Forfar is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Forum Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Forfar?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Dundee via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Oban to Forfar?

The distance between Oban and Forfar is 196 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Oban to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Forfar bus from?

Oban to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Forfar train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Forfar?

The best way to get from Oban to Forfar is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Oban to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Forfar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Forfar is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Oban to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 531+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 55m
£24–37
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
6h 11m
£72–122
Drive 123 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Forfarcar 123 mi
2h 34m
£31–44
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
6h 22m
£35–72

Oban to Forfar by bus and foot

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Forum Centre in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Forfar via Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 6h 11m.

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