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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €47, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-33.02. The journey takes 2h 58m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oban to Fort William
How to get from Oban to Fort William by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
C14859_C14886 · C14852_C148826:11 PM3h55Oban station (OBN)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)€451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C14859_C14886 · C14852_C148826:11 PM3h55Oban station (OBN)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)€451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C14835 · C14831_C1487812:27 PM3h42Connel Ferry (CON)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)€481One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C14835 · C14831_C1487812:11 PM3h58Oban station (OBN)4:09 PMFort William station (FTW)€451One-way1 transfer
- C14859_C14886 · C14852_C148826:22 PM3h44Connel Ferry (CON)10:06 PMFort William station (FTW)€481One-way1 transfer
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oban and Fort William as scheduled services by bus and train 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 Infobus, West Coast Motors to go to Fort William by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Fort William by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with West Coast Motors.
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