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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Oban is to line 38 bus and bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Oban station. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Oban. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Oban?

The distance between Falkirk and Oban is 99 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Oban without a car is to line 38 bus and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £16 - £24.

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

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

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Oban bus from?

Falkirk to Oban bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Oban train from?

Falkirk to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Train or bus from Falkirk to Oban?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Oban is to line 38 bus and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £16 - £24. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Falkirk to Oban bus arrive?

Falkirk to Oban bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Falkirk to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falkirk to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Oban is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Falkirk to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 537+ hotels available in Oban.

Falkirk to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Line 38 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
4h 32m
£17–24
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 39m
£50–93
Drive 97.1 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Obancar 97.1 mi
2h 6m
£25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 49m
£50–93

Falkirk to Oban by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 32mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 98.5 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Oban once daily. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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