How to Travel from

Oban to Elgin

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Oban Elgin

Cheapest

By car (231 km)

3 h 2 min

231 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

3 h 2 min

231 km.

from $8.79

Bus, Train

6 h 10 min

188 km.

from $55.55

Bus

6 h 54 min

189 km.

from $66.36

Train

8 h 16 min

188 km.

from $207.46

Bus via Nairn

6 h 46 min

188 km.

from $50.13

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Bus

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$22.78–$31.64

West Coast Motors

Phone:

01586 552319

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westcoastmotors.co.uk/

Bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus

Ave. Duration:

1h 34m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$9.49–$13.92

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Inverness to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$35.44

Train from Oban to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

3h 6m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$36.71–$82.28

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$75.95–$177.21

What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Elgin is to bus which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from North Pier Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Elgin via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Oban to Elgin?

The distance between Oban and Elgin is 244 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.

How do I travel from Oban to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Elgin without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 10m and costs $41.30 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Oban to Elgin?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Oban to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Elgin bus from?

Oban to Elgin bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from North Pier Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Elgin train from?

Oban to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Elgin?

The best way to get from Oban to Elgin is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $92.39 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Nairn, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Oban to Elgin bus arrive?

Oban to Elgin bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Oban and Elgin?

It is currently 15:45 at both, Oban and Elgin.

Where does the Oban to Elgin train arrive?

Oban to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Elgin is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Oban to Elgin.

How do I get a train ticket from Oban to Elgin?

Book your Oban to Elgin train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 336+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $68.45 per night.

Book in Elgin

Laichmoray Hotel

Maisondieu Road, Elgin

Fine

8.8

The Pines Guesthouse

The Pines East Road, Elgin

Great

9.1

Sunninghill

Hay Street, Elgin

Fine

8.8

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Elgin Cathedral

Elgin Cathedral, a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, northeast Scotland, was dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It was established in 1224 on land granted by King Alexander II and stood outside the burgh of Elgin, close to the River Lossie. It replaced the cathedral at Spynie located 3 kilometres (2 mi) to the north, which was served by a small chapter of eight clerics. By 1226, the new and developing cathedral was staffed with 18 canons, a number that increased to 23 by 1242. A damaging fire in 1270 led to significant enlargement. It remained unscathed during the Wars of Scottish Independence but suffered extensive fire damage in 1390 when attacked by Robert III's brother Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, also known as the Wolf of Badenoch. In 1402, the cathedral precinct faced another incendiary attack by the Lord of the Isles followers.

Spynie Palace

Spynie Palace, also known as Spynie Castle, was the fortified seat of the Bishops of Moray for about 500 years in Spynie, Moray, Scotland. The founding of the palace dates back to the late 12th century. It is situated about 500 m from the location of the first officially settled Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Moray, Holy Trinity Church in present-day Spynie Churchyard. For most of its occupied history, the castle was not described as a palace — this term first appeared in the Registry of Moray in a writ of 1524.

Duffus Castle

Duffus Castle, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, was a motte-and-bailey castle and was in use from c. 1140 to 1705. During its occupation it underwent many alterations. The most fundamental was the destruction of the original wooden structure and its replacement with one of stone. At the time of its establishment, it was one of the most secure fortifications in Scotland. At the death of the 2nd Lord Duffus in 1705, the castle had become totally unsuitable as a dwelling and so was abandoned.

Elgin

Elgin is a town (former cathedral city) and formerly a royal burgh in Moray, on the North Coast of Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray. The town originated to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the floodplain where the town of Birnie is. There, the church of Birnie Kirk was built in 1140 and serves the community to this day.

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Six ways to Travel from Oban to Elgin

Transport providers

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

West Coast Motors

Train operators

ScotRail

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Elgin?

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Elgin?

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Elgin?

Is there a direct train between Oban and Elgin?

How far is it from Oban to Elgin?

How do I travel from Oban to Elgin without a car?

How long does it take to get from Oban to Elgin?

Where do I catch the Oban to Elgin bus from?

Where do I catch the Oban to Elgin train from?

Train or bus from Oban to Elgin?

Where does the Oban to Elgin bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Oban and Elgin?

Where does the Oban to Elgin train arrive?

Can I drive from Oban to Elgin?

How do I get a train ticket from Oban to Elgin?

Where can I stay near Elgin?