The distance between Dundee and Oban is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dundee to Oban by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Oban Station Road.
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Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Oban.
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There are several options for getting from Dundee to Oban by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).
The distance between Dundee and Oban is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dundee and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dundee to Oban is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Oban. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dundee to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Dundee and Oban. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dundee and Oban. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dundee and Oban with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 10m.
Fishers Tours of Dundee run regular bus services between Dundee and Oban. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Oban. We recommend that you take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dundee and Oban. The distance is around 187km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £18 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 10m | £18($21) | twice daily | 185km (115 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | £44($52) | 4 times a day | 284km (177 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £33($39) | on demand | 187km (116 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.