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How to get fromOban to Uistby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Uist by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB)plane plane GLA - BEB
    4h 12m
    £206–367

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A / ...
    7h 32m
    £15–130

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus 918
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Uig Pierbus bus 915
    3. Take the ferry from Uig Skye Ferry Terminal to Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 17m
    £37–106

  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 Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminalferry ferry 20A
    11h 49m
    £61–181

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Benbecula (BEB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Uist.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Uist, Scotland?

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £15–130 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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