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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Alness is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Alness is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Alness. However, there are services departing from North Pier Car Park and arriving at Library via Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Alness?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Alness. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Alness via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Oban to Alness?

The distance between Oban and Alness is 136 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Alness without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £23 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Oban to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alness bus from?

Oban to Alness bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from North Pier Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Alness train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Alness?

The best way to get from Oban to Alness is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Oban to Alness bus arrive?

Oban to Alness bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Alness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Alness is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Oban to Alness.

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

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Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 867+ hotels available in Alness.

Oban to Alness - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Alness by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station918
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2919
5h 37m
£24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Alness
9h 41m
£48–117
Drive 125.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Alness125.5 mi
2h 39m
£31–45

Oban to Alness by train

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9h 41mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 135.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from North Pier Car Park to Library via Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Alness via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 41m.

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