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

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Oban is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alness to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Alness to Oban station. However, there are services departing from County Carpets and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Alness and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Alness to Oban. However, there are services departing from Alness and arriving at Oban via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Alness to Oban?

The distance between Alness and Oban is 132 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alness to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs £17 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Alness to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alness to Oban bus from?

Alness to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Alness to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Alness to Oban?

The best way to get from Alness to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs £17 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Alness to Oban bus arrive?

Alness to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Alness to Oban train arrive?

Alness to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Alness to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Alness to Oban is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Alness to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 534+ hotels available in Oban.

Alness to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Alness to Oban by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 4m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Alness to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 43m
£101–242
Drive 125.5 mi
1. Drive from Alness to Obancar 125.5 mi
2h 40m
£31–45

Alness to Oban by bus

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5h 4mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alness to Oban via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 43m.

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