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

The cheapest way to get from Uist to Oban is to ferry which costs £15 - £130 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uist to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs £190 - £360.

Is there a direct ferry between Uist and Oban?

No, there is no direct ferry from Uist to Oban. However, there are services departing from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal and arriving at Oban Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Uist to Oban?

The distance between Uist and Oban is 248 miles.

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

The best way to get from Uist to Oban without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 21m and costs £15 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Uist to Oban, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

Uist to Oban - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

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

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BEB - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
4h 15m
£190–358
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminalferry 20A
7h 21m
£15–130
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Uachdar Rd End to Ferry Terminalbus W16
2. Take the ferry from Lochmaddy North Uist Ferry Terminal to Uig Skye Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Uig Pier to Bus Stationbus 915
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 919
9h 58m

Benbecula (BEB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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52 minAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal 4 times a week. Tickets cost £15–130 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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