What is the cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Orkney Islands to Oban is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 11h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Orkney Islands to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs £210 - £480.

How far is it from Orkney Islands to Oban?

The distance between Orkney Islands and Oban is 318 miles.

How do I travel from Orkney Islands to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Orkney Islands to Oban without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 11h 42m and costs £40 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Orkney Islands to Oban?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Orkney Islands to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 551+ hotels available in Oban.

Orkney Islands to Oban - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Orkney Islands to Oban by plane, bus, or ferry

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Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
5h 52m
£212–477
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
11h 42m
£41–58
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
6h 45m
£175–440
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane KOI - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 48m
£177–626
Fly to Campbeltown, bus
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane KOI - CAL
2. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Lochnell Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Lochnell Street to Supermarketsbus
14h 43m
£154–432

Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Orkney Islands to Oban. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, then take the bus to Corran Halls. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Oban Bus Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Vehicle Terminal, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 42m.

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