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How to get fromOban to Isle of Rumby bus, train, ferry, or unknown

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Isle of Rum by bus, train, ferry, or unknown

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  1. Bus, train, ferry, travel

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    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 Rum Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rumunknown unknown
    6h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 918
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Post Officebus bus 500 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Arisaig Ferry Landing to Rum Ferry Terminalferry ferry Am1
    4. Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rumunknown unknown
    6h 50m

  3. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Craignure Mull Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Ulva Ferry to Ulva Ferryferry ferry Ulv
    3. Walk from Ulva Ferry to Isle of Rumunknown unknown
    3h 23m

  4. Bus, train, ferry, travel via North Pier Car Park

    1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Rum Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Rum Ferry Terminal to Isle of Rumunknown unknown
    6h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 105.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Isle of Rum, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Oban to Isle of Rum. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, take the ferry to Rum Ferry Terminal, then travel to Isle of Rum. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Isle of Rum via Bus Station, Fort William Bus Station, Post Office, Arisaig Ferry Landing, and Rum Ferry Terminal in around 6h 50m.

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