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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Alcester is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 26m.

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 6h 38m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Moor St Selfridges and Alexandra Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Redditch via Glasgow Central and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Oban to Alcester?

The distance between Oban and Alcester is 418 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 27m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alcester train from?

Oban to Alcester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Alcester?

The best way to get from Oban to Alcester is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Oban to Alcester bus arrive?

Oban to Alcester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Alcester train arrive?

Oban to Alcester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street 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 1550+ hotels available in Alcester.

Oban to Alcester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 27m
£144–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
12h 26m
£41–66
Drive 398.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Alcestercar 398.7 mi
7h 11m
£99–143
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
6h 38m
£59–139
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
10h 45m
£140–240
Bus via Redditch Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
13h 45m
£59–99
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
7h 21m
£50–135
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls 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 35m
£97–215

Oban to Alcester by train, foot, and bus

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10h 27mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.4 mi
Duration: 10h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Moor St Selfridges, and Alexandra Hospital in around 12h 26m.

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