There are 4 ways to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
3h 53m£12–17Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to CrianlarichMallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to ObanCrianlarich - Oban / ...
5h 44m£44–77Drive 86.5 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal86.5 mi
1h 54m£22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallaig to Fort WilliamMallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Road918
4h 3m£16–408
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal is to bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Station Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Oban via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Mallaig and Oban Ferry Terminal is 93 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £11 - £17.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal, including transfers.
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Highland, Scotland and Oban Ferry Terminal, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Oban Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, and Station Road in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal via Crianlarich and Oban in around 5h 44m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–35
- 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Crianlarich to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £36–398
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Adult Return Standard
- £65
- Child Return Standard
- £36
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £210
- Compartments
- £398
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Oban Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Mallaig. It is currently 6:09 AM in Mallaig and 7:09 AM in Oban Ferry Terminal.
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal.
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