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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oban to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $574.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $574 Average price | $171 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Aberdeen:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average $171.
A bus is $487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average $574.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.76. The journey takes 6h 26m versus 4h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y39664 · C146124:22 PM6h09Connel Ferry (CON)10:31 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1971One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Y39664 · C146124:22 PM6h09Connel Ferry (CON)10:31 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1971One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA1483 · BA13141:25 PM4h55Glasgow International Airport6:20 PMAberdeen Airport$5701One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C14836_C14880 · L8692012:23 PM7h05Connel Ferry (CON)7:28 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$1971One-way1 transfer
- Y39664 · C146124:11 PM6h20Oban station (OBN)10:31 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$2021One-way1 transfer
- C14836_C14880 · L8692012:11 PM7h17Oban station (OBN)7:28 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$2021One-way1 transfer
- BA1481 · BA13107:40 AM7h20Glasgow International Airport3:00 PMAberdeen Airport$5401One-way1 transfer
- BA1483 · BA13201:25 PM7h20Glasgow International Airport8:45 PMAberdeen Airport$5701One-way1 transfer
- BA1497 · BA13106:35 AM8h25Glasgow International Airport3:00 PMAberdeen Airport$5771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Aberdeen:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average $171.
A bus is $487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average $574.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Oban and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Oban station (OBN) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
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