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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Balfron is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Balfron is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Balfron?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Balfron. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lomond Terrace via Anniesland Cross and Milngavie station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Balfron?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Balfron. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Milngavie via Dalmuir and Westerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Oban to Balfron?

The distance between Oban and Balfron is 106 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Balfron without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Oban to Balfron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Balfron bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Balfron train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Balfron?

The best way to get from Oban to Balfron is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Oban to Balfron bus arrive?

Oban to Balfron bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Anniesland Cross station.

Where does the Oban to Balfron train arrive?

Oban to Balfron train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.

Can I drive from Oban to Balfron?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Balfron is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Oban to Balfron.

Where can I stay near Balfron?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Balfron.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Balfron by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 21m
£43–80
Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Balfroncar 86.4 mi
1h 51m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
4h 35m
£22–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Maryhilltrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Kirn Street to Lomond Terracebus X10 / ...
4h 28m
£44–79

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Distance: 105 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Dalmuir 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 2h 46m.

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