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 - £14 and takes 3h 54m.

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 and Balloch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

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 87 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 which takes 3h 54m and costs £9 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 Balloch 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 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £9 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 4h 48m.

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 577+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Balloch to Corran Hallsbus Ember
3h 54m
£9–14
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
£21–30
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 41m

Balmaha to Oban by bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Ember operates a bus from Balloch to Corran Halls 4 times a day. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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