There are 5 ways to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
3h 42m£11–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
3h 54m£46–268Train
- Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain Oban - Crianlarich / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
5h 39m£50–90Drive 86.5 mi
- Drive from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaigcar 86.5 mi
1h 55m£22–31Bus, train via North Pier Car Park
- Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus 918
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
4h 7m£47–269
Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oban Ferry Terminal station to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Mallaig via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Oban Ferry Terminal and Mallaig is 88 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £11 - £16.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig, including transfers.
Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.
Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £11 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Oban Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Oban Ferry Terminal to Ferry Terminal via Oban Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig via Oban and Crianlarich in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £43–252
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Adult Return Standard
- £76
- Child Return Standard
- £43
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £252
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £43–252
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Adult Return Standard
- £76
- Child Return Standard
- £43
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £252
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Oban Bus Station to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- West Coast Motors
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Oban Ferry Terminal to Mallaig.
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