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How to get fromOban to Eigg Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Eigg Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 918
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 4m
    £17–45

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 918
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 16m
    £52–298

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 52m
    £55–117

Oban to Eigg Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Oban to Eigg Island. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Eigg Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Eigg Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Fort William, Mallaig, and Mallaig in around 6h 16m.

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