There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Neptune's Staircase by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Corran Halls to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Middle St Car Park to Lochy Barbus 46 / ...
2h 28m£7–11Train
- Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain Oban - Crianlarich / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Banavietrain Crianlarich - Mallaig / ...
4h 24m£39–65Drive 46.3 mi
- Drive from Oban to Neptune's Staircasecar 46.3 mi
1h 5m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oban to Neptune's Staircasetaxi 46.3 mi
1h 5m£200–240Bus, line 46 bus
- Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Camusnagaul Ferry Pierbus 918
- Take the bus from West End North to Lochy Barbus 46 / ...
2h 36m£8–12
Oban to Neptune's Staircase by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oban to Neptune's Staircase is to bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Oban to Neptune's Staircase is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Neptune's Staircase. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Lochy Bar via Middle St Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Neptune's Staircase. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Banavie via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Oban and Neptune's Staircase is 50 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oban to Neptune's Staircase without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £7 - £12.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Oban to Neptune's Staircase, including transfers.
Oban to Neptune's Staircase bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.
Oban to Neptune's Staircase train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Oban to Neptune's Staircase is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Neptune's Staircase, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Neptune's Staircase via Fort William Bus Station, Middle St Car Park, and Lochy Bar in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Neptune's Staircase via Crianlarich and Banavie in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Banavie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Corran Halls to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Corran Halls to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from North Pier Car Park to Camusnagaul Ferry Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- West Coast Motors
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Middle St Car Park to Lochy Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from West End North to Lochy Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- +44 1397 701171
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lochaber Action on Disability
Bus from Middle St Car Park to Lochy Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Lochaber Action on Disability
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- £200–240
Etive Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1631 566 880
Lorn Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1631 564 744
Oban Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1631 564 666
- Website
- obantaxis.co.uk
Tower Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1631 569 999
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Booking & Getting There
Oban to Neptune's Staircase bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Oban to Neptune's Staircase train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Neptune's Staircase is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Oban to Neptune's Staircase.
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