Oban and Mull Travel Information

Here we have selected information on how to travel to Oban, by bus, coach and train.

Once in the Oban area there is information on ferries, car hire and buses.

We have taken time to research the various web sites that contain information you may require when travelling to and in the area.
We hope this helps!!!

Buses

For details of buses to Oban from Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Inveraray

Local buses.
For the local Oban area bus timetables

Here are details of the various bus routes in the Oban area. 

Isle of Mull Buses.
This is the site for the Isle of Mull bus company with details of their regular bus service on the Island of Mull and their special coach tours around the Island.

Airports.

The major airports are all a reasonable distance away from Oban. In terms of some countries they are not that far away in comparison.

Glasgow Airport is approximately 2 hrs 30 mins away if you drive from Glasgow Airport over the Erskine Bridge (M898) up the A82 by passing Dumbarton, up Loch Lomond following signs for Oban.

Oban Airport -  has a small privately run airport, which is proving to be increasingly popular. For contact details.

Isle of Mull airport - Glenforsa airfield is for private plane owners and is situated on the north of the island, near Salen. There are no refuelling facilities, the nearest are at Oban airport. For more detailed information contact David Howitt. (01680 300 402) Email mullair@btinternet.com for information.

Cheap flights - we found this web site that gives you all the tips on how to get the best flight deals.

Trains to Oban.

Map showing all train routes in Scotland

Train time table from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Oban.

Ferries in the Oban and Mull area.

The main ferry to the Isle of Mull a short step away from Oban, docking at Craignure on the Isle of Mull. Click here for the ferry timetable.

The island of Lismore is another short ferry journey away from Oban and a great place to cycle, with virtually no cars and it is relatively flat. Click here for the ferry time table

The other alternative is to use the passenger only ferry to the Island of Lismore. At the north end of Lismore the passenger ferry operates from Port Appin, taking 10 mins to cross with bikes travelling 'free'. Click here for details.

Here is another page of information on the ferries to the Island of Lismore. Click here for details.

Ferries to the other Islands off Scotland's mainland from Oban.
This site will show you a map of the Islands in relation to Oban click here for details

The ferry from Oban to the islands of Barra and South Uist click here for details

The ferry to the islands of Coll and Tiree from Oban click here for details

The ferry from Oban to the Island of Colonsay click here for details

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