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Compare coach, train and flight for Oban to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £104 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £104, while a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 221 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£104 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Aberdeen:
A train is £177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 16m.
Coach takes on average 14h 19m.
Tickets start at around £104 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-57.05. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 4h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oban to Aberdeen
How to get to Aberdeen from Oban by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oban to Aberdeen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:052h35Oban12:40Aberdeen£2471One-way0 changes
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- 10:052h35Oban12:40Aberdeen£2471One-way0 changes
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- 10:052h35Oban12:40Aberdeen£2471One-way0 changes
Other options
- 17:455h00Oban22:45Aberdeen£4381One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Aberdeen:
A train is £177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oban to Aberdeen costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 16m.
Coach takes on average 14h 19m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oban and Aberdeen as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oban station (OBN) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Coaches mostly depart from Oban and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Aberdeen by coach.
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