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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 train, with an average ticket price of $166 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $166, while a flight costs an average of $630.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$166 Average price Cheapest | $630 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Oban:
A train is $464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Oban costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $166 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-103.33. The journey takes 5h 40m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aberdeen to Oban by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Oban is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:00 AM6h50Aberdeen3:50 PMOban$7821One-way0 transfers
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- 9:00 AM6h50Aberdeen3:50 PMOban$7821One-way0 transfers
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- 9:00 AM6h50Aberdeen3:50 PMOban$7821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Oban:
A train is $464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Oban costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Oban as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Oban station (OBN).
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Oban by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Oban by flight.
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