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

The cheapest way to get from Balerno to Oban is to bus via Haymarket which costs £15 - £22 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balerno to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Balerno and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Balerno to Oban. However, there are services departing from Balerno Main Street and arriving at Corran Halls via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Balerno and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Balerno to Oban. However, there are services departing from Haymarket and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Balerno to Oban?

The distance between Balerno and Oban is 134 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balerno to Oban without a car is to bus via Haymarket which takes 5h 15m and costs £15 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Balerno to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balerno to Oban bus from?

Balerno to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Haymarket station.

Where do I catch the Balerno to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Balerno to Oban?

The best way to get from Balerno to Oban is to bus via Haymarket which takes 5h 15m and costs £15 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Balerno to Oban bus arrive?

Balerno to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Corran Halls station.

Where does the Balerno to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balerno to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Balerno to Oban is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Balerno to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 564+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Bus via Haymarket
best
1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 15m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 37m
£49–112
Drive 119.9 mi
1. Drive from Balerno to Obancar 119.9 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus 978
5h 48m
£25–47

Balerno to Oban by bus

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Ember operates a bus from Haymarket to Corran Halls 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bavelaw Gardens to Oban via Haymarket Station, Haymarket, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 37m.

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