How to travel from Glasgow to Oban

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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Oban

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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$46

Average price

Cheapest

$76

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Oban is a bus with an average price of $38.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Oban:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Oban costing on average $46.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Oban is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Oban take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Oban including taking a train and bus.

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from Glasgow to Oban

How to get from Glasgow to Oban by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Oban is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ScotrailC14853
    6:24 PM2h50
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    9:14 PMConnel Ferry (CON)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ScotrailC14853
    6:24 PM2h50
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    9:14 PMConnel Ferry (CON)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ScotrailC14853
    6:24 PM2h50
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    9:14 PMConnel Ferry (CON)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ScotrailC14864
    4:34 PM2h51
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    7:25 PMConnel Ferry (CON)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailC14821
    8:22 AM2h51
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    11:13 AMConnel Ferry (CON)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailC14830
    12:22 PM2h53
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    3:15 PMConnel Ferry (CON)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Oban

Travel to Oban easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Oban.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Oban including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Oban is a bus with an average price of $38.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Oban:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Oban costing on average $46.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Oban is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Oban take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Glasgow to Oban is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Oban is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Oban as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Oban:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Oban station (OBN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Oban, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Oban by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Oban by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Oban with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Oban often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Fort William, Paisley, Inverness, Stirling. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oban and these popular destinations at a great price.

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