What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Oban is to ferry and bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Oban is to ferry and train which takes 6h 55m and costs £45 - £110.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Oban?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Oban is 143 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Oban without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 55m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Oban?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Isle of Arran to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 486+ hotels available in Oban.

Isle of Arran to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran 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 TerminalCm5
2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
6h 55m
£45–105
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Station Road423 / ...
7h 3m
£20–50
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalCm5
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
7h 45m
£37–73

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.7 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Oban. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Oban. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Station Road via Heritage Museum, Lochranza Pier, Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Ferry Terminal, and Lochnell Street in around 7h 3m.

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