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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Oban is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 6m.

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 £23 - £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 Station Road 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 High and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Oban?

The distance between Falkirk and Oban is 116 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 train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 station.

Train or bus from Falkirk to Oban?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Oban is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 32m.

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 217+ 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 train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 29m
£31–60
Drive 97.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Falkirk to Obancar 97.1 mi
2h 6m
£24–34
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 978
4h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
5h 23m

Falkirk to Oban by train

38Weekly Trains

4h 29mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 115.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Station Road via Bus Station in around 4h 32m.

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