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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Balloch is to bus which costs £13 - £19 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Balloch is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Balloch?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Lower Stoneymollan Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Balloch?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Balloch via Dumbarton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Oban to Balloch?

The distance between Oban and Balloch is 80 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Balloch without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs £13 - £19.

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

The bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Lower Stoneymollan Road takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Oban to Balloch bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Balloch train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Balloch?

The best way to get from Oban to Balloch is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs £13 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Oban to Balloch bus arrive?

Oban to Balloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Lower Stoneymollan Road station.

Where does the Oban to Balloch train arrive?

Oban to Balloch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.

Can I drive from Oban to Balloch?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Balloch is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Oban to Balloch.

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

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Where can I stay near Balloch?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Lower Stoneymollan Roadbus 976
2h 18m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Dumbarton Centraltrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 3m
£25–53
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Ballochcar 73.6 mi
1h 31m
£18–26

Oban to Balloch by train

27Weekly Trains

3h 3mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.2 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Lower Stoneymollan Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Dumbarton Central 4 times a day. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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