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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Alloa is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 25m.

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 station to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Oban Station Rd and arriving at Shillinghill via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

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 95 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 bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £13 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Oban Station Rd.

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 bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Oban to Alloa bus arrive?

Oban to Alloa bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd 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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Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 695+ hotels available in Alloa.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus megabus 978
3h 25m
£13–19
Train
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
1. Drive from Oban to Alloacar 90.9 mi
2h 2m
£22–32
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X10 / ...
6h 23m

Oban to Alloa by bus

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3h 25mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Megabus UK operates a bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd once daily. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 9m.

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