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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Alloway is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Alloway is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Alloway?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Alloway. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Woodend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Oban to Alloway?

The distance between Oban and Alloway is 138 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Alloway without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Oban to Alloway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alloway bus from?

Oban to Alloway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station Road.

Train or bus from Oban to Alloway?

The best way to get from Oban to Alloway is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Oban to Alloway bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Alloway?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Alloway is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Oban to Alloway.

Where can I stay near Alloway?

There are 476+ hotels available in Alloway.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Alloway 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 Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 45m
£38–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 49m
£22–33
Drive 126.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Allowaycar 126.1 mi
2h 30m
£31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 54m
£31–67

Oban to Alloway by train, foot, and bus

27Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 137.6 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Cornhill via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Ashgrove Street in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Woodend Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 4h 49m.

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