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

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Alnwick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Alnwick to Oban?

The distance between Alnwick and Oban is 235 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alnwick to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Alnwick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alnwick to Oban bus from?

Alnwick to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.

Train or bus from Alnwick to Oban?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Oban is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Alnwick to Oban bus arrive?

Alnwick to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alnwick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Oban is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Alnwick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 493+ hotels available in Oban.

Alnwick to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 240 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Alnwick 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 Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
6h 45m
£48–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
7h 6m
£38–53
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from Alnwick to Oban201.1 mi
4h 2m
£49–71
Train, line 240 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Motherwell
2. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station240
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
8h 33m

Alnwick to Oban by bus and train

43Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Green Batt to Oban via Curly Lane, Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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