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 via Glasgow which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 41m.

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 bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £40 - £80.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Oban?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Oban is 84 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 bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Isle of Arran to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 489+ hotels available in Oban.

Isle of Arran to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Oban by ferry, bus, or train

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to TarbertCm6
2. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Station Road423
5h 37m
£44–77
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
6h 43m
£33–91
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
7h 41m
£36–80
Ferry, train via Kilmarnock
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 19m
£46–102

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Arran to Oban.

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Distance: 83.7 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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 Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarbert, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 448 bus to Lochnell Street, then take the bus to Station Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Oban via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Irvine, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 43m.

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