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Compare train and bus for Oban to Fort William
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Fort William among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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How to get from Oban to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Oban to Fort William is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:56 AM3h16Oban12:12 PMFort William$561One-way0 transfers
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8:56 AM3h16Oban12:12 PMFort William$561One-way0 transfers
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8:56 AM3h16Oban12:12 PMFort William$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Fort William:
A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Fort William costing on average $56 (€44).
Other travel options to Fort William take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oban and Fort William as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oban station (OBN) and arrive in Fort William station (FTW).
- Travel with West Coast Motors to go to Fort William by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Fort William by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with West Coast Motors.
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