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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Alloa is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Alloa is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Shillinghill via Pine Trees Leisure Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Oban to Alloa?

The distance between Oban and Alloa is 131 miles. The road distance is 91.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Oban to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alloa bus from?

Oban to Alloa bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Alloa?

The best way to get from Oban to Alloa is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Oban to Alloa bus arrive?

Oban to Alloa bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Tyndrum station.

Where does the Oban to Alloa train arrive?

Oban to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Alloa is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Oban to Alloa.

How do I get a train ticket from Oban to Alloa?

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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Oban to Alloa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
4h 9m
£55–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Tyndrumbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Pine Trees Leisure Park to Bus Stationbus S60
4h 35m
£19–32
Drive 90.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Alloacar 90.9 mi
2h 3m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
4h 42m
£34–64

Oban to Alloa by train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to Shillinghill via Pine Trees Leisure Park and Bus Station in around 4h 35m.

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