There are 4 ways to get from Portree to Oban by ferry, bus, car, or train
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police Stationbus W17
- Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry 20A / ...
12h 14mDrive 151.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portree to Obancar 151.1 mi
3h 10m£38–54Drive, bus
- Drive from Portree to Boatyardcar
- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatrebus 918
6h 44m£47–69Drive, train, bus
- Drive from Portree to Mallaigcar
- Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatrebus 918
6h 54m£51–462
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portree to Oban is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Portree to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
The distance between Portree and Oban is 202 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Portree to Oban without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 12h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Portree to Oban, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Portree to Oban is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Portree to Oban.
There are 487+ hotels available in Oban.
What companies run services between Portree, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Portree to Oban. However, you can take the taxi to Uig Skye Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Uist and Barra Hospital, take the bus to Police Station, walk to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Portree to Oban in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- 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
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Adult Return Standard
- £65
- Child Return Standard
- £36
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £210
- Compartments
- £398
- Phone
- 01878 700357
- info@datravel.co.uk
- Website
- datravel.co.uk
Bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.datravel.co.uk/
- 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
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- westcoastmotors.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £6–9
- Car Fare
- £40–50
Ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–150
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £17–25
- Car Fare
- £120–150
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