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

The cheapest way to get from Balerno to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 55m.

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 £29 - £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 Bavelaw Gardens and arriving at Station Road via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Balerno to Oban?

The distance between Balerno and Oban is 148 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 train which takes 5h 44m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 FlixBus, depart from Haymarket Station.

Train or bus from Balerno to Oban?

The best way to get from Balerno to Oban is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Balerno to Oban bus arrive?

Balerno to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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 494+ 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 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 Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 44m
£33–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Tyndrumbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Roadbus 976 / ...
6h 20m
£11–74
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
5h 55m
£21–31
Drive 119.9 mi
1. Drive from Balerno to Obancar 119.9 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
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 9m
£36–77

Balerno to Oban by bus and train

38Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bavelaw Gardens to Oban via Haymarket Station, Haymarket, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bavelaw Gardens to Station Road via Haymarket Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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