How to get to Oban
By bus www.citylink.co.uk
From Glasgow: six times a day with options to travel via Crianlarich/Tyndrum or via Inveraray. Journey time: 3 hours.
From Edinburgh: six times a day - two direct from Edinburgh, 4 via Glasgow. Journey time: 3 hrs 45mins.
From Fort William: three times a day (not Sundays). Journey time: 90mins.
From Inverness, Skye and Mallaig: regular services to Fort William, then connect to Oban services.
By train www.scotrail.co.uk
From Glasgow: 4 trains a day to Oban. Journey time: 3 hours.
From Edinburgh: frequent service to Glasgow, then connect to Oban services as above.
By plane
From Glasgow to Oban bay, fly with Loch Lomond Sea Planes. You'll fly from the Clyde in the heart of Glasgow and land right in Oban bay - 25 mins in the air (50 minutes overall). For more details see http://www.lochlomondseaplanes.com.
Fly to/from Oban Airport at North Connel. Regular flights to the Hebridean islands of Tiree, Col and Colonsay. To book see www.highlandairways.co.uk.
Group travel
We can provide transport to or from Oban for small groups, for example connecting to Glasgow or Inverness airports. Just give us a call or drop us an email to discuss!
Guided Tours
Oban Backpacker Tours – fun day trips from Oban to discover Argyll’s hidden gems
MacBackpackers – awesome multi-day tours around Scotland
Highland Experience – 1 - 5 day tours around Scotland from Glasgow and Edinburgh
Hostel Accommodation
Oban: Backpackers Plus – Oban’s newest hostel offering comfortable twin, double and family rooms at a budget price
Around Scotland: Scotland's Top Hostels: hostel dorms in Edinburgh (Castle Rock, High Street, Royal Mile), plus Skye, Fort William, Inverness and Pitlochry
Transport
Regular ferry sailings from Oban to the Outer Hebridean islands: www.calmac.co.uk
Local ferry for day trips to picturesque Kerrera: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/pdffilesstore/kerreraferry.
Local buses in the Oban area: www.westcoastmotors.co.uk.
Info for Travellers
Weather: news.bbc.co.uk/weather
What's on in Oban: www.aboutoban.com
Local tourist info: www.oban.org.uk
Online guide to Scotland: www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
National tourist board: www.visitscotland.com
Things to see and do
Day trips to Iona and around Argyll www.obanbackpackertours.com
Sea kayaking: www.obanseakayakguides.com
Outdoor activity adventure courses: www.stramash.org.uk
Dunstaffnage Castle: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Flit bike hire: www.selfdrive.me.uk/services.html
Boat Trips
www.seafari.co.uk/oban
www.coastal-connection.co.uk
www.skipinnish.com
www.boatwildlifeoban.co.uk
Nights Out
www.skipinnish.com
www.aulaysbar.com
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