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 £25 - £50 and takes 5h 13m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Bavelaw Gardens and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Balerno to Oban?

The distance between Balerno and Oban is 133 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 13m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 13m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can train via Haymarket Station, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Balerno to Oban bus arrive?

Balerno to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus 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 579+ hotels available in Oban.

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There are 5 ways to get from Balerno to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Haymarket
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1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 13m
£25–47
Train via Haymarket Station
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 36m
£51–122
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
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h
£59–117

Balerno to Oban by bus

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Distance: 132.6 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Ember operates a bus from Haymarket to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bavelaw Gardens to Oban via Haymarket Station, Haymarket, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 36m.

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