What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Crinan Canal?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Crinan Canal is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Crinan Canal?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Crinan Canal is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Crinan Canal?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Crinan Canal. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cairndubh Cottages via Lochnell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Oban to Crinan Canal?

The distance between Oban and Crinan Canal is 50 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

How do I travel from Oban to Crinan Canal without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Crinan Canal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £6 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Oban to Crinan Canal?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Oban to Crinan Canal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Crinan Canal bus from?

Oban to Crinan Canal bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Crinan Canal bus arrive?

Oban to Crinan Canal bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Lochnell Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Crinan Canal?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Crinan Canal is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Oban to Crinan Canal.

Where can I stay near Crinan Canal?

There are 205+ hotels available in Crinan Canal.

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There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Crinan Canal by bus, car, or taxi

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Oban to Crinan Canal by bus and foot

22Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.6 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

West Coast Motors operates a bus from Bus Station to Lochnell Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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