What is the cheapest way to get from Oban Station to South Uist?

The cheapest way to get from Oban Station to South Uist is to ferry which costs £15 - £130 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban Station to South Uist?

The fastest way to get from Oban Station to South Uist is to ferry which takes 4h 54m and costs £15 - £130.

Is there a direct ferry between Oban Station and South Uist?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Oban Ferry Terminal and arriving at Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Oban Station to South Uist?

The distance between Oban Station and South Uist is 87 miles.

How do I travel from Oban Station to South Uist without a car?

The best way to get from Oban Station to South Uist without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 54m and costs £15 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Oban Station to South Uist?

The ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where can I stay near South Uist?

There are 65+ hotels available in South Uist.

Oban Station to South Uist - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Oban Station to South Uist by ferry or bus

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1. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry 20A
4h 54m
£15–130
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Corran Ferry Junctionbus 919
2. Take the bus from Corran Ferry Junction to Uig Pierbus 915
3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police Stationbus W17
12h 28m

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Oban Station, Scotland and South Uist, Scotland?

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal 4 times a week. Tickets cost £15–130 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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