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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Oban Station is to ferry and bus via Glasgow which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Oban Station is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £40 - £80.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Oban Station?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Oban Station is 83 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Oban Station without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Isle of Arran to Oban Station, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Isle of Arran and Oban Station?

Oban Station is 1h ahead of Isle of Arran. It is currently 8:10 PM in Isle of Arran and 9:10 PM in Oban Station.

Where can I stay near Oban Station?

There are 492+ hotels available in Oban Station.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Oban Station 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 Road23 / ...
5h 38m
£44–77
Ferry, bus via Glasgow
cheapest
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 42m
£36–80
Ferry, train
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 39m
£39–106
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 17m
£52–117

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 82.9 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Oban Station. 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 39m.

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