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 Street which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 27m.

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 42m and costs £50 - £150.

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 Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 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 26m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m 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.

Train or bus from Oban to Alcester?

The best way to get from Oban to Alcester is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall Street, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Oban to Alcester bus arrive?

Oban to Alcester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 1515+ hotels available in Alcester.

Oban to Alcester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Dalmuirtrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
10h 26m
£148–302
Bus via Newhall Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
12h 27m
£42–69
Drive 398.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Alcestercar 398.7 mi
7h 11m
£98–142
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 42m
£54–143
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
10h 51m
£149–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
14h 4m
£69–159
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
7h 29m
£56–148
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 39m
£98–224
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls 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
8h 46m
£136–414
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Eveshamtrain
9h 19m
£130–425

Oban to Alcester by train and bus

21Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.4 mi
Duration: 10h 26m

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 Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, Moor St Selfridges, and Redditch Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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