What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Oban is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tarbet Hotel and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ardlui and arriving at Oban. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Oban?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Oban is 48 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Lomond to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Oban without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £21 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Loch Lomond to Oban?

The train from Ardlui to Oban takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Oban bus from?

Loch Lomond to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Tarbet Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Oban train from?

Loch Lomond to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardlui station.

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Oban?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Oban is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loch Lomond to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Oban is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Loch Lomond to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Loch Lomond to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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There are 3 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardlui to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
1h 36m
£21–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Stationbus 976
1h 55m
£9–13
Drive 74 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Obancar 74 mi
1h 31m
£18–26

Loch Lomond to Oban by train

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Ardlui to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day.

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