The distance between Oban and Aberdeen is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oban to Aberdeen 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 Dundee City Centre Forum Centre and then to Aberdeen Coach Station.
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Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Aberdeen.
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There are several options for getting from Oban to Aberdeen by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Oban and Aberdeen is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (138 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Oban and Aberdeen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Aberdeen is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Oban and Aberdeen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 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 Oban and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dundee City Centre Forum Centre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Fishers Tours of Dundee, Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Oban and Aberdeen. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Dundee City Centre Forum Centre and then to Aberdeen Coach Station. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Aberdeen. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Aberdeen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £30($36) | twice daily | 290km (180 miles) |
Bus via Perth, South Street | 6hrs | £33($39) | twice daily | 298km (185 miles) |
Train | 5h 45m | £62($73) | every 20 mins | 397km (247 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £49($58) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.