There are 6 ways to get from Oban to Mallaig by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Fort William
best- Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus 919
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 500
3h 45m£12–24Train
- Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
5h 32m£57–105Drive 85.8 mi
- Drive from Oban to Mallaigcar 85.8 mi
1h 53m£22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Corran Halls to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
3h 46m£46–275Bus
- Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Ben Nevis Industrial Estatebus 919
- Take the bus from Ben Nevis Industrial Estate to Ferry Terminalbus 500
3h 51m£14–25Bus, train via North Pier Car Park
- Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus 919
- Take the train from Fort William to Mallaigtrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
3h 57m£47–277
Oban to Mallaig by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oban to Mallaig is to bus via Fort William which costs £11 - £25 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Oban to Mallaig is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from North Pier Car Park and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Mallaig via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Oban and Mallaig is 93 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oban to Mallaig without a car is to bus via Fort William which takes 3h 45m and costs £11 - £25.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Oban to Mallaig, including transfers.
Oban to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from North Pier Car Park station.
Oban to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Oban to Mallaig is to bus via Fort William which takes 3h 45m and costs £11 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Mallaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from North Pier Car Park to Ferry Terminal via Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Mallaig via Crianlarich in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Fort William to Mallaig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–18
Bus from Corran Halls to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
Bus from North Pier Car Park to Ben Nevis Industrial Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–18
Bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–18
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More Questions & Answers
Oban to Mallaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Oban to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Mallaig is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Oban to Mallaig.
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