There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
1h 38m£6–10Train
- Take the train from Fort William to CrianlarichMallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to ObanCrianlarich - Oban / ...
4h 3m£26–95Drive 44.4 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal44.4 mi
1h 1m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal44.4 mi
1h 1m£90–120
Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Oban via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Fort William and Oban Ferry Terminal is 49 miles. The road distance is 44.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £6 - £10.
The bus from Bus Station to Station Road takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £100 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Oban Ferry Terminal, Scotland?
West Coast Motors operates a bus from Bus Station to Station Road 3 times a day. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal via Crianlarich and Oban in around 4h 3m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Fort William to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–23
- 1st Class
- £28–40
Train from Crianlarich to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £14–20
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- westcoastmotors.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £90–120
Woody's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1397 701 066
- Website
- woodystaxis.com
Greyhound Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1397 705 050
- Website
- greyhound-taxis.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Cloudy's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7500 362 424
- Website
- cloudystaxi.com
Budget Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1397 703 335
A & A Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1397 701 702
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More Questions & Answers
Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Station Road.
Oban Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Fort William. It is currently 4:35 PM in Fort William and 5:35 PM in Oban Ferry Terminal.
Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Fort William to Oban Ferry Terminal.
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