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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Alloa is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Alloa is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Oban to Alloa?

The distance between Oban and Alloa is 131 miles. The road distance is 91.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Oban to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alloa bus from?

Oban to Alloa bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Alloa?

The best way to get from Oban to Alloa is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Oban to Alloa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Alloa train arrive?

Oban to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Alloa is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Oban to Alloa.

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

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Oban to Alloa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
4h 9m
£32–49
Drive 90.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Alloacar 90.9 mi
2h 2m
£22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
4h 14m
£28–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
4h 39m
£22–33

Oban to Alloa by train

27Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 130.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 4h 39m.

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