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

The cheapest way to get from Balerno to Oban is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balerno to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Balerno and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Balerno to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Balerno Main Street and arriving at Station Road via Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Balerno to Oban?

The distance between Balerno and Oban is 131 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balerno to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £20 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Balerno to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balerno to Oban bus from?

Balerno to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Haymarket Station.

Train or bus from Balerno to Oban?

The best way to get from Balerno to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £20 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £60 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Balerno to Oban bus arrive?

Balerno to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station Road.

Can I drive from Balerno to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Balerno to Oban is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Balerno to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Balerno 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 Haymarket Station to Station Roadbus 978
5h 38m
£21–28
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 45m
£46–60
Drive 119.9 mi
1. Drive from Balerno to Obancar 119.9 mi
2h 26m
£29–42
Train via Vale of Leven
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dumbarton Centraltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 10m
£62–64
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
6h 25m
£21–31

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 130.2 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Haymarket Station to Station Road twice daily. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balerno Main Street to Oban via Haymarket Station, Haymarket, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 45m.

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