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

The cheapest way to get from Alloway to Oban is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alloway to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Alloway and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloway to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Woodend Road and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Alloway to Oban?

The distance between Alloway and Oban is 139 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alloway to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Alloway to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloway to Oban bus from?

Alloway to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Alloway to Oban?

The best way to get from Alloway to Oban is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Alloway to Oban bus arrive?

Alloway to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alloway to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloway to Oban is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Alloway to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 302+ hotels available in Oban.

Alloway to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alloway to Oban by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 23m
£60–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 27m
£23–32
Drive 126.1 mi
1. Drive from Alloway to Obancar 126.1 mi
2h 29m
£32–46
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 33m
£60–112
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Nithsdale Drivebus 4
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 30m
£25–37

Alloway to Oban by bus, train, and foot

8Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Woodend Road to Oban via Killoch Place, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodend Road to Oban Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 27m.

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