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How to get from Oban to Banchory by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oban to Banchory in Banchory, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 978 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Bus Station, Stirling station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 201 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Mount Street, Banchory station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 39 min.

459min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 978978
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 201201
Walk to Banchory
Leaves from Station Road, Oban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709271
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 978978
    Wait for bus
    978
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999102
    165 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    127 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070091
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Ballater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mount Street, Banchory
    ID 630040172
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Banchory
    Walk to
    Banchory
    High Street
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oban to Banchory

The distance between Oban, Banchory and Banchory, Banchory is approximately 229.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 459 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oban to Banchory by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Banchory – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oban

Oban is located at Oban, Banchory and the nearest public transport station is Station Road, Oban.

Bus stations close to Oban:

  • Station Road, Oban
  • High Street, Oban
  • Dolce Vita, Oban

Ferry stations close to Oban:

  • Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban
  • Oban Kerrera Ferry, Oban

Public transport stations close to Banchory, Banchory

Banchory is located at High Street, Banchory and the nearest public transport station is Mount Street, Banchory.

Bus stations close to Banchory:

  • Mount Street, Banchory
  • The Square, Banchory
  • Dee Street, Banchory

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Banchory?

    The fastest way takes 459 minutes, using Bus line 978, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oban and Banchory?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oban to Banchory?

    The 978 bus line goes from Station Road, Oban station near Oban in Oban to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Banchory station near Banchory in Banchory.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oban to Banchory by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oban in Oban and Banchory in Banchory by bus and train is about 7 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oban to get to Banchory?

    Get on the 978 bus from the Station Road, Oban stop near Oban in Oban.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oban and Banchory?

    Get off the bus at the Banchory stop, which is closest to Banchory in Banchory.

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