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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oban to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €471.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€133 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €471 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Oban to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Oban to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Aberdeen:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average €133.
A bus is €400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average €471.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around €133 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€80. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 4h 10m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Oban to Aberdeen
How to get from Oban to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oban to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:55 AM 7h07 Oban 7:02 PM Aberdeen €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:55 AM 7h07 Oban 7:02 PM Aberdeen €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:55 AM 7h07 Oban 7:02 PM Aberdeen €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Aberdeen:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average €133.
A bus is €400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average €471.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oban and Aberdeen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oban station (OBN) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Oban and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Aberdeen by flight.
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