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How to get fromOban to Rùm (Island)by bus, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Rùm (Island) by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    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
    6h 21m
    £52–306

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

    cheapest
    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
    6h 22m
    £51–312

  3. Bus, ferry

    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
    6h 46m

  4. 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 Rum Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 57m
    £62–147

Oban to Rùm (Island) by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 103.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Rùm (Island), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Oban to Rùm (Island). However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, walk to Fort William, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Rum Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Rum Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Fort William Bus Station, Post Office, and Arisaig Ferry Landing in around 6h 46m.

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