What is the cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Oban is to ferry and bus which costs £15 - £65 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs £120 - £250.

Is there a direct ferry between Port Ellen and Oban?

No, there is no direct ferry from Port Ellen to Oban. However, there are services departing from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal and arriving at Oban Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Oban?

The distance between Port Ellen and Oban is 76 miles.

How do I travel from Port Ellen to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Oban without a car is to ferry which takes 5h 55m and costs £10 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Port Ellen to Oban?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Port Ellen to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Ellen to Oban by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
5h 55m
£10–85
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Argyll Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
7h 53m
£16–63
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ILY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
5h 16m
£121–247

Port Ellen to Oban by bus and ferry

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Distance: 75.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost £10–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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