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

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Oban is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Alexandria and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Bus Station via Visitor Centre and Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Oban. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Oban via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Alexandria to Oban?

The distance between Alexandria and Oban is 96 miles. The road distance is 74.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alexandria to Oban without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Alexandria to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Oban bus from?

Alexandria to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Tarbet Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Alexandria to Oban?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Oban is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Alexandria to Oban bus arrive?

Alexandria to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Alexandria to Oban train arrive?

Alexandria to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.

Can I drive from Alexandria to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Oban is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Alexandria to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Alexandria to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 206 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 4m
£39–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 19m
£9–13
Drive 74.2 mi
1. Drive from Alexandria to Obancar 74.2 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Line 206 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Creveul Court to Helensburgh stationbus 206
2. Take the bus from Tarbet to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 9m
£13–18

Alexandria to Oban by train

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Distance: 95.5 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day.

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