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

The cheapest way to get from Brodick to Oban is to ferry and bus which costs £13 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brodick to Oban is to ferry and train which takes 6h 39m and costs £35 - £110.

How far is it from Brodick to Oban?

The distance between Brodick and Oban is 140 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brodick to Oban without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 39m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Brodick to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

Brodick to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 11 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Brodick to Oban by ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
6h 39m
£39–110
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Tarbertferry Cm6
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Station Roadbus 423 / ...
7h 4m
£13–40
Ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 50m
£39–110
Ferry, line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
2. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h 8m
£28–67

Brodick to Oban by ferry, train, and foot

6Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 139.5 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Brodick to Oban. However, you can take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, then take the train to Oban. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal bank to Station Road via Lochranza Pier, Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, and Lochnell Street in around 7h 4m.

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