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

From Oban to Kilmarnock by bus and train

To get from Oban to Kilmarnock in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Oban station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the X76 bus from West Regent Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Oban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oban
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    186 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090183
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oban to Kilmarnock by bus

To get from Oban to Kilmarnock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 978 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Pine Trees Leisure Park, Tyndrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 914 bus and finally take the X76 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 978978
Bus - 914914
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Station Road, Oban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709271
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 978978
    Wait for bus
    978
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pine Trees Leisure Park, Tyndrum
    ID 66005690004
    66 min
  • 4
    Bus - 914914
    Wait for bus
    914
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    112 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903721
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oban to Kilmarnock

The distance between Oban, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland is approximately 196.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oban to Kilmarnock by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oban

Oban is located at Oban, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Soroba Lane, Oban.

Bus stations close to Oban:

  • Soroba Lane, Oban
  • Quarry Road, Oban
  • Supermarkets, Oban

Ferry stations close to Oban:

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

Public transport stations close to Kilmarnock, Scotland

Kilmarnock is located at Kilmarnock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street, Kilmarnock.

Bus stations close to Kilmarnock:

  • Princes Street, Kilmarnock
  • Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock
  • Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock

From Oban to Kilmarnock by bus

To get from Oban to Kilmarnock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 978 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Pine Trees Leisure Park, Tyndrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 914 bus and finally take the X76 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 978978
Bus - 914914
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Station Road, Oban

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709271
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 978978
    Wait for bus
    978
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pine Trees Leisure Park, Tyndrum
    ID 66005690004
    66 min
  • 4
    Bus - 914914
    Wait for bus
    914
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903772
    112 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903721
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X76.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oban to Kilmarnock?

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 978, Bus line 914, Bus line X76.

  • Is there a direct train between Oban and Kilmarnock in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oban to Kilmarnock in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Oban station near Oban to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Kilmarnock in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Oban to Kilmarnock in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Oban and Kilmarnock in Scotland by train and bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oban to get to Kilmarnock in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Oban station near Oban in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oban and Kilmarnock in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Kilmarnock in Scotland.

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