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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Post Officebus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Arisaig Ferry Landing to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry Am1
    5h 32m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 32m
    £52–298

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Oban to Arisaig Ferry Landingcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Arisaig Ferry Landing to Eigg Ferry Terminalferry ferry Am1
    2h 45m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 95.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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 Post Office, walk to Arisaig Ferry Landing, 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 32m.

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