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How to get fromKirkwall to Obanby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Kirkwall to Oban by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus bus
    5h 47m
    £192–418

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 46m
    £41–59

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    16h 27m
    £127–238

  4. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus bus
    6h 40m
    £175–431

  5. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 2m
    £188–628

  6. Fly to Campbeltown, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane KOI - CAL
    2. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Lochnell Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Supermarketsbus bus
    10h 13m
    £143–419

  7. Ferry, bus via Supermarkets

    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Terminal Building to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus bus 919
    12h 19m
    £50–81

Kirkwall to Oban by bus and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 314.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Oban. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, then take the bus to Corran Halls. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayre Hotel to Oban Bus Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Terminal Building, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 46m.

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