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

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Oban is to bus via Berwick-upon-Tweed which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 29m.

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 3m and costs £45 - £70.

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 237 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 58m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 58m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £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 3m to drive from Alnwick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 498+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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 Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 58m
£47–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
7h 6m
£32–55
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from Alnwick to Obancar 201.1 mi
4h 3m
£49–70
Bus via Berwick-upon-Tweed
1. Take the bus from Green Batt to Holiday Parkbus X18
2. Take the bus from Haggerston Castle Holiday Park NB to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56bus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 29m
£33–45

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 235.9 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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