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

The cheapest way to get from Balfron to Oban is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balfron to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Balfron and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Balfron to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Lomond Terrace and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Balfron to Oban?

The distance between Balfron and Oban is 107 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balfron to Oban without a car is to bus via Bus Station which takes 4h 30m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Balfron to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balfron to Oban bus from?

Balfron to Oban bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Lomond Terrace station.

Where does the Balfron to Oban bus arrive?

Balfron to Oban bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Balfron to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Balfron to Oban is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Balfron to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Bus via Bus Station
best
1. Take the bus from Lomond Terrace to Bus Stationbus X10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
4h 30m
£20–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lomond Terrace to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 8m
£15–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lomond Terrace to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X10 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 31m
£44–86
Drive 86.7 mi
1. Drive from Balfron to Obancar 86.7 mi
1h 50m
£22–31

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Distance: 106.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Lomond Terrace to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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