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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Alcester is to bus via Newhall St which costs £45 - £75 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Alcester is to bus and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Moor St Selfridges and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

How far is it from Oban to Alcester?

The distance between Oban and Alcester is 417 miles. The road distance is 401 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Oban to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alcester bus from?

Oban to Alcester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.

Train or bus from Oban to Alcester?

The best way to get from Oban to Alcester is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall St, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Oban to Alcester bus arrive?

Oban to Alcester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Oban to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Alcester is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Oban to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 983+ hotels available in Alcester.

Oban to Alcester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Oban to Alcester by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
10h 46m
£149–309
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
13h 28m
£46–75
Drive 398.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Alcestercar 398.7 mi
7h 11m
£99–144
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
7h 5m
£47–123
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
11h 3m
£156–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
13h 39m
£78–178
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
9h 15m
£84–184
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
8h 59m
£92–189
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
9h 9m
£141–368
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
9h 17m
£134–423
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
9h 25m
£104–273

Oban to Alcester by train, foot, and bus

23Weekly Services

10h 46mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.9 mi
Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

You can take a train from Oban to Police Station via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Moor St Selfridges, and Redditch Bus Station in around 13h 28m.

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