How to travel from Oban to Glasgow

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Compare train and bus for Oban to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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$46

Average price

Cheapest

$76

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 12m

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30m

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2h 27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Oban to Glasgow is a train with an average price of $46 (€37).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oban to Glasgow costing on average $50 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Oban to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oban and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oban to Glasgow among Omio's users.

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from Oban to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ScotrailC14846
    4:11 PM3h06
    Oban station (OBN)
    7:17 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ScotrailC14846
    4:11 PM3h06
    Oban station (OBN)
    7:17 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ScotrailC14846
    4:11 PM3h06
    Oban station (OBN)
    7:17 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ScotrailC14859_C14886
    6:11 PM3h09
    Oban station (OBN)
    9:20 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailC14870
    5:04 PM3h10
    Oban station (OBN)
    8:14 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailC14835
    12:11 PM3h15
    Oban station (OBN)
    3:26 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oban to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oban and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oban to Glasgow is a train with an average price of $46 (€37).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oban to Glasgow costing on average $50 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Oban to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 29m.

The distance from Oban to Glasgow is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Oban to Glasgow is:
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oban and Glasgow 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 Oban to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oban station (OBN) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oban and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oban to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oban to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Oban to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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