How to travel from Oban to Aberdeen

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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 train with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $88, and a train costs an average of $88.

Distance: 137 miles (221 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Oban to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $88 (€72).

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

A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average $165 (€135).

A bus is $410 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average $498 (€408).

The fastest way to travel from Oban to Aberdeen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 54m.

Bus takes on average 7h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oban and Aberdeen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oban to Aberdeen among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Oban to Aberdeen

Travel to Aberdeen 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 Oban to Aberdeen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oban and Aberdeen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oban to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $88 (€72).

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

A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average $165 (€135).

A bus is $410 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average $498 (€408).

The fastest way to travel from Oban to Aberdeen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 54m.

Bus takes on average 7h 7m.

The distance from Oban to Aberdeen is approximately 137 miles (221 km).
The average frequency per day from Oban to Aberdeen is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oban to Aberdeen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oban station (OBN) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oban and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oban to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
  • Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Aberdeen by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Oban to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Inverness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberdeen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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