Oban serves as a vital transport hub on Scotland's west coast, featuring a centrally located railway station, integrated bus stances directly outside, and a busy ferry terminal adjacent to the train station. Oban Airport (OBN) is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the town, primarily handling domestic flights to the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
Direct train services connect Oban with Glasgow Queen Street Station. The journey typically takes around 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. Fares can start from approximately £18.90 for advance bookings from Glasgow Central or £38.80 one-way from Glasgow Queen Street.
Scottish Citylink operates regular direct coach services from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station to Oban, with a journey time of approximately 3 hours 3 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. Ticket prices typically range from £15 to £22. Direct buses are also available from Edinburgh, taking around 4 hours 7 minutes, with tickets priced from £19 to £27.
Oban is known as the "Gateway to the Isles," with Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) operating numerous ferry services to destinations such as the Isle of Mull (Craignure in 45 minutes), Coll (2 hours 40 minutes), Tiree (4 hours), Colonsay (2 hours 15 minutes), Lismore (55 minutes), and Barra (Castlebay in 4 hours 45 minutes). The ferry terminal is conveniently located next to the train station.
Driving from Glasgow to Oban takes approximately 1 hour 56 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, covering a distance of about 90-98 miles. The journey from Edinburgh is around 2 hours 32 minutes, spanning approximately 125 miles. Scenic routes include the A82 via Loch Lomond and then the A85, or the A83 over the 'Rest and Be Thankful' pass via Inveraray. Car hire services are available locally in Oban.
Oban Airport (OBN) offers domestic flights to nearby islands such as Coll, Colonsay, and Tiree, typically taking around 30-40 minutes. Hebridean Air Services is the sole airline operating these routes. These flights primarily serve inter-island connections rather than mainland arrivals from major cities.
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