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

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There are 5 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 North Pier 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 5m
    £16–43

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 6m
    £50–295

  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 55m
    £54–117

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    2. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Mallaigferry ferry 20A
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 35m
    £29–241

  5. Bus, train, ferry via North Pier Car Park

    1. Take the bus from North Pier 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 17m
    £51–296

Oban to Eigg Island by bus and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Eigg Ferry Terminal via Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal and Mallaig in around 12h 35m.

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