There are 5 ways to get from Mallaig to Oban Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 918
3h 48m£13–18Train, bus via Oban Longsdale Coach Park
- Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Longsdale Coach Parkbus Ember
4h£50–263Train
- Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain Crianlarich - Oban / ...
5h 28m£54–88Drive 86 mi
- Drive from Mallaig to Oban Stationcar 86 mi
1h 54m£22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 918
3h 58m£50–263
Mallaig to Oban Station by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallaig to Oban Station is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Mallaig to Oban Station is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallaig to Oban Station station. However, there are services departing from Boatyard and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Oban Station. However, there are services departing from Mallaig and arriving at Oban via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Mallaig and Oban Station is 93 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Oban Station without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £12 - £18.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Mallaig to Oban Station, including transfers.
Mallaig to Oban Station bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Boatyard station.
Mallaig to Oban Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
The best way to get from Mallaig to Oban Station is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Oban Station, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boatyard to Bus Station via Fort William Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Oban via Crianlarich in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Crianlarich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Crianlarich to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £43–252
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Adult Return Standard
- £76
- Child Return Standard
- £43
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £252
Train from Mallaig to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £43–252
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Adult Return Standard
- £76
- Child Return Standard
- £43
- Private Table Return 1st Class
- £252
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- West Coast Motors
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Longsdale Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
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Mallaig to Oban Station bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Mallaig to Oban Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallaig to Oban Station is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Mallaig to Oban Station.
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