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

The cheapest way to get from Balmaha to Oban is to bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmaha to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Balmaha and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmaha to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Station Road via Balloch Bus Terminus, Visitor Centre Car Park and Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Balmaha to Oban?

The distance between Balmaha and Oban is 98 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmaha to Oban without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Balmaha to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmaha to Oban bus from?

Balmaha to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Tarbet Hotel station.

Train or bus from Balmaha to Oban?

The best way to get from Balmaha to Oban is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Balmaha to Oban bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balmaha to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmaha to Oban is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Balmaha to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Balmaha to Oban by train, ferry, 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 Dumbarton Central to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 32m
£39–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Station Roadbus 976
5h 29m
£11–17
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Balmaha Pier to Luss Pierferry Ll1
2. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Station Roadbus 976
4h 50m
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Balmaha to Obancar 85.6 mi
1h 47m
£21–31

Balmaha to Oban by bus and train

38Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 97.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–37 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Tarbet Hotel to Station Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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