What is the cheapest way to get from Bo'ness to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Bo'ness to Oban is to bus via Bus Station which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bo'ness to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Bo'ness to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bo'ness and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Bo'ness to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Gauze Road and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bo'ness and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Bo'ness to Oban. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Bo'ness to Oban?

The distance between Bo'ness and Oban is 133 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bo'ness to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Bo'ness to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £24 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Bo'ness to Oban?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bo'ness to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bo'ness to Oban bus from?

Bo'ness to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where do I catch the Bo'ness to Oban train from?

Bo'ness to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Linlithgow station.

Train or bus from Bo'ness to Oban?

The best way to get from Bo'ness to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Bo'ness to Oban bus arrive?

Bo'ness to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Bo'ness to Oban train arrive?

Bo'ness to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Bo'ness to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bo'ness to Oban is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Bo'ness to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

Bo'ness to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bo'ness to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 43m
£24–50
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
5h 20m
£21–43
Train
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 9m
£54–106
Drive 103.9 mi
1. Drive from Bo'ness to Obancar 103.9 mi
2h 9m
£26–37
Line 2 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dental Practice to Station Hotelbus 2
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 8m
£52–103

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Distance: 131.8 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Bo'ness, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gauze Road to Oban via Tesco, Linlithgow, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 9m.

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