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

The cheapest way to get from Alness to Oban is to bus and line 919 bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 15m.

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 39m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Alness and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Alness to Oban. However, there are services departing from County Carpets and arriving at Highland Theatre via Bus Station Stance 2, Drum Green, Filling Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Alness to Oban?

The distance between Alness and Oban is 136 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 and line 919 bus which takes 6h 15m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from County Carpets 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 and line 919 bus which takes 6h 15m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Alness to Oban bus arrive?

Alness to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 2.

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 39m 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?

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Alness to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 919 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 919 bus
best
1. Take the bus from County Carpets to Bus Station Stance 2X25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Drum Green919 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drum Green to Filling Station919
4. Take the bus from Filling Station to Bus Station919
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatre918
6h 15m
£22–37
Train
1. Take the train from Alness to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
9h 49m
£48–121
Drive 125.5 mi
1. Drive from Alness to Oban125.5 mi
2h 39m
£31–45

Alness to Oban by bus

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6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.2 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from County Carpets to Highland Theatre via Bus Station Stance 2, Drum Green, Filling Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alness to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 49m.

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