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How to get fromOrkney Islands to Obanby plane, bus, or 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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  1. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 44m
    £238–502

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 59m
    £40–58

  3. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 37m
    £194–457

  4. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane KOI - INV
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 40m
    £157–576

  5. Fly to Campbeltown, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane KOI - CAL
    2. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Argyll Arms Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Argyll Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 54m
    £185–553

Orkney Islands to Oban by bus and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, then take the bus to Oban Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quanterness Cottages to Oban Bus Station via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 59m.

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