What is the cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Stornoway to Oban is to ferry and bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stornoway to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Stornoway to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £150 - £360.

How far is it from Stornoway to Oban?

The distance between Stornoway and Oban is 272 miles.

How do I travel from Stornoway to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Stornoway to Oban without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 25m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Stornoway to Oban?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Stornoway to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 563+ hotels available in Oban.

Stornoway to Oban - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Stornoway to Oban by plane, bus, or ferry

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Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SYY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
5h 26m
£155–352
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 25m
£32–115
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Stornoway Airport (SYY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SYY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
6h 34m
£170–356
Ferry, bus via Highland Theatre
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus 961
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
9h 36m
£41–137
Ferry, bus via Inverness
1. Take the ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Ullapool Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Raigmore Hospitalbus 61
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
10h 17m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus W10
2. Take the ferry from Tarbert to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatrebus 919
10h 37m

Stornoway to Oban by ferry and bus

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9h 25mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Stornoway to Oban. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Stornoway Airport (SYY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, then take the bus to Corran Halls. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal to Oban Bus Station via Ullapool Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 25m.

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