There are 5 ways to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 918
3h 53m£13–18Train, bus via Oban Longsdale Coach Park
- Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Longsdale Coach Parkbus Ember
4h 4m£50–263Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain Crianlarich - Oban / ...
5h 32m£54–89Drive 86.5 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminalcar 86.5 mi
1h 55m£22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 918
4h 3m£50–263
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Oban via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Mallaig and Oban Ferry Terminal is 93 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £12 - £18.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal, including transfers.
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Oban Ferry Terminal, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Oban Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal via Crianlarich and Oban in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Mallaig to Oban Ferry Terminal.
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