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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 an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Glasgow:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Glasgow costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 27m 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 Glasgow
How to get from Oban to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oban to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C148464:26 PM2h51Connel Ferry (CON)7:17 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C148464:26 PM2h51Connel Ferry (CON)7:17 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C148464:26 PM2h51Connel Ferry (CON)7:17 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C148705:20 PM2h54Connel Ferry (CON)8:14 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$511One-way0 transfers
- C14859_C148866:22 PM2h58Connel Ferry (CON)9:20 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$511One-way0 transfers
- C1483512:27 PM2h59Connel Ferry (CON)3:26 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Glasgow:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Glasgow costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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