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

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Oban is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alloa to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Alloa and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alloa and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Oban. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Alloa to Oban?

The distance between Alloa and Oban is 95 miles. The road distance is 91.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alloa to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Alloa to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Oban bus from?

Alloa to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Alloa to Oban?

The best way to get from Alloa to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Alloa to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alloa to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alloa to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Oban is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Alloa to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Alloa to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
4h 15m
£18–38
Train
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 51m
£56–109
Drive 91 mi
1. Drive from Alloa to Obancar 91 mi
2h 2m
£23–33
Bus via Tyndrum
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Toiletsbus S60
2. Take the bus from Tyndrum to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 25m
£18–27

Alloa to Oban by train

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4h 51mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.9 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alloa to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 51m.

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