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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Alva is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Alva is to drive which takes 2h and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Alva?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Alva. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at The Cross Keys via Pine Trees Leisure Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Alva?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Alva. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Oban to Alva?

The distance between Oban and Alva is 132 miles. The road distance is 90.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Alva without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Oban to Alva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Alva train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Alva?

The best way to get from Oban to Alva is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Oban to Alva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Alva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Alva?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Alva is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Oban to Alva.

Where can I stay near Alva?

There are 755+ hotels available in Alva.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Alva by train, bus, or 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 Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 23m
£57–103
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 23m
£18–30
Drive 89.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Alvacar 89.7 mi
2h
£22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 41m
£35–64

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Oban to The Cross Keys via Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, and Stance A in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to The Cross Keys via Pine Trees Leisure Park and Bus Station in around 4h 23m.

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