What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Brodick?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Brodick is to bus and ferry which costs £13 - £45 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Brodick?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Brodick is to train and ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs £35 - £110.

How far is it from Oban to Brodick?

The distance between Oban and Brodick is 140 miles.

How do I travel from Oban to Brodick without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Brodick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs £35 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Oban to Brodick?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Oban to Brodick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brodick?

There are 183+ hotels available in Brodick.

Oban to Brodick - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 11 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Brodick by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
6h 44m
£39–107
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Lochnell Streetbus 423 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm6
7h 8m
£14–41
Bus, line 11 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus 11
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry Cm5
7h 23m
£27–59

Oban to Brodick by train, foot, and ferry

27Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 139.5 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Brodick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Oban to Brodick. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Alma Road via Lochnell Street, Ferry Terminal, Tarbert, Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, and Lochranza Pier in around 7h 8m.

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