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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Oban
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a train costs an average of €162.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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€163 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Oban is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Oban:
A bus is $141 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Oban costing on average $204 (€162).
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Oban as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Oban station (OBN).
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Oban by train.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus to go to Oban by bus.
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