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

The cheapest way to get from Lochaline to Oban is to bus which costs £9 - £21 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lochaline to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Lochaline and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Lochaline to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Pier and arriving at Bus Station via Birchbrae Lodges Road End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct ferry between Lochaline and Oban?

No, there is no direct ferry from Lochaline to Oban. However, there are services departing from Lochaline Ferry Terminal and arriving at Oban Ferry Terminal via Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Lochaline to Oban?

The distance between Lochaline and Oban is 19 miles. The road distance is 107.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lochaline to Oban without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 19m and costs £6 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Lochaline to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lochaline to Oban bus from?

Lochaline to Oban bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Pier station.

Where does the Lochaline to Oban bus arrive?

Lochaline to Oban bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Slipway station.

Can I drive from Lochaline to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Lochaline to Oban is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lochaline to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 563+ hotels available in Oban.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lochaline to Oban by ferry, bus, or car

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Fishnish Ferry Terminalferry Cm12
2. Take the ferry from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm11
3h 19m
£6–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pier to Slipwaybus 507
2. Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Bus Stationbus 918
3h 21m
£10–20
Drive 107.3 mi
1. Drive from Lochaline to Obancar 107.3 mi
2h 26m
£27–38

Lochaline to Oban by ferry and bus

16Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a ferry from Lochaline Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal via Fishnish Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pier to Bus Station via Slipway and Birchbrae Lodges Road End in around 3h 21m.

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