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

The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Oban is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Balmaha and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmaha to Oban. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Corran Halls via Balloch Bus Terminus, Visitor Centre and Luss. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Balmaha and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Balmaha to Oban. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Oban via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Balmaha to Oban?

The distance between Balmaha and Oban is 86 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmaha to Oban without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 21m and costs £23 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Balmaha to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmaha to Oban bus from?

Balmaha to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Luss station.

Where do I catch the Balmaha to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Balmaha to Oban?

The best way to get from Balmaha to Oban is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Balmaha to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balmaha to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balmaha to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmaha to Oban is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Balmaha to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

Balmaha to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Public Toiletsbus 915 / ...
2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 21m
£24–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luss to Corran Hallsbus Ember
4h 51m
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 48m
£40–78
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Balmaha to Obancar 85.6 mi
1h 47m
£21–31
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Balmaha Pier to Luss Pierferry Ll1
2. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 42m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Balmaha, 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, Ember operates a bus from Luss to Corran Halls 4 times a day. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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