What is the cheapest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Oban is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £15 - £24 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk Wheel and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk Wheel to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Sensory Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk Wheel and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk Wheel to Oban. However, there are services departing from Camelon and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Falkirk Wheel to Oban?

The distance between Falkirk Wheel and Oban is 99 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.

How do I travel from Falkirk Wheel to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £18 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Falkirk Wheel to Oban?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Falkirk Wheel to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk Wheel to Oban bus from?

Falkirk Wheel to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk Wheel to Oban train from?

Falkirk Wheel to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Falkirk Wheel to Oban?

The best way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Falkirk Wheel to Oban bus arrive?

Falkirk Wheel to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Falkirk Wheel to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falkirk Wheel to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk Wheel to Oban is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Falkirk Wheel to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 558+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
4h 52m
£19–39
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 9m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 13m
£44–79
Drive 97.3 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk Wheel to Obancar 97.3 mi
2h 8m
£25–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 34m
£40–71

Falkirk Wheel to Oban by foot and bus

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5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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