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

The cheapest way to get from Balloch to Oban is to bus which costs £13 - £19 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balloch to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Balloch and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lower Stoneymollan Road and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Balloch and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Balloch to Oban. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Oban via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Balloch to Oban?

The distance between Balloch and Oban is 80 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balloch to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs £13 - £19.

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

The bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Station Road takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Oban bus from?

Balloch to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Where do I catch the Balloch to Oban train from?

Balloch to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.

Train or bus from Balloch to Oban?

The best way to get from Balloch to Oban is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs £13 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Balloch to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Balloch to Oban train arrive?

Balloch to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.

Can I drive from Balloch to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Balloch to Oban is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Balloch to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Balloch to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Balloch to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Station Roadbus 976
2h 17m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
3h 50m
£39–47
Drive 74 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Obancar 74 mi
1h 30m
£18–26

Balloch to Oban by train

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.3 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Station Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–36 and the journey takes 2h 41m.

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