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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Obanby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Oban by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal to Claonaig Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm6
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochnell Streetbus bus 448
    3. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Bus Stationbus bus 423 / ...
    6h 34m
    £22–43

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    6h 53m
    £68–144

  3. Ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    7h 58m
    £36–68

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  • Distance: 87.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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 Heritage Museum, take the line 324 bus to Lochranza Pier, walk to Lochranza Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Claonaig Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Lochnell Street, then take the bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Oban via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 53m.

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