tim131 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Was thinking it would be nice to go to Oban on the west coast, as I'm new to Aberdeen, could anyone tell me the best way to get there on public transport?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Probably a bus/train to Glasgow then bus/train to Oban.Depends if you want to get there quickly and more expensively or if you're not fussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim131 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Would go be going with the missus, would be wanting the cheapest way... shes not worth it hahahSo train and bus is the best way then?cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Don't take my word for it as I've never gone there myself, but that's probably how I'd look at getting there.Megabus to GlasgowTrain from Glasgow to Oban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim131 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 OK thanking you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 From central Glasgow to Oban For exact schedules from Glasgow to Oban (and elsewhere in Scotland), please check: Trains from Queen Street Station: ScotRail | Scotland's Railway , trainline: buy cheap train tickets, get UK train times & fares - book seats online (the latter website offers numerous discount fares) Buses from Buchanan Bus Station: www.citylink.co.uk Bus and train trips usually depart Glasgow shortly after 8 am, 12 pm and 6 pm on weekdays (and less frequently on winter Sundays, when there may be one singe departure a day), arriving in Oban around 3 h later (there is no significant difference in travel time between the bus and the train) it is highly recommended to double-check schedules before travelling to avoid getting stuck in Glasgow! Both the bus and train journey are very scenic enjoy! Advance booking over the internet can result in substantial savings and reserves you a guaranteed seat (the line from Glasgow to Oban is not busy for most of the year, but individual trips can get oversold during the summer tourist season)! Regular one way fares are around 16 (train) and 12 (bus), but APEX fares can give you up to 50 % reduction. Copied this off a site. The Trainline is where i get all my tickets, book in advance and you'll save a bunch, also check out the prices of single tickets as you can often book two singles for cheaper than a return. You can get a train single to Glasgow for a tenner (or 6.60 with a rail card) or the Megabus for round about 5-10 pounds depending on when you book and what time you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Lot of sloots in Oban. LOT of slooots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 If you're prepared to wait until nearer summer, you can go Aberdeen-Perth-Oban when Citylink do the summer timetable, it would be a heck of a lot quicker than going via Glasgow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Yes, you can get there via Perth. Did it a few years back. Still a long trip though.Expensive too IIRC, If there are two or more of you going, it might be seriously worth checking out a car rental package instead. Going via Coupar Angus Dunkeld, Aberfeldy & Crianlarich is the quickest route I've found by car from Aberdeen.Also some great places in and around Oban that are well worth a visit but public transport ain't that good.Some of the big hotels there did pretty good winter rates as well. Once met and got absolutely slaughtered with a BBC crew in that big hotel by the central roundabout. We started out by arguing over our filling the hotel's secure storeroom with our gear!Oh, check-out the Nevis Bakery when you are there - Steak pies to die-for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv tanned Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 You get cracking views if you go by train.I loved driving there for our honeymoon in 2006 though, just head to Perth and then straight across, via some pretty awesome scenery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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