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Glasgow to Oban

By train

The direct train service between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban takes around 3hrs 5mins. Except for the Tuesday service in summer, it is necessary to take the train to Oban the previous evening to make the early ferry departure. See www.scotrail.co.uk for timetable information.

By road

Take the A82 from Glasgow (or the Erskine Bridge, if bypassing Glasgow on the M8) towards Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Keep to the A82 until Tyndrum. At Tyndrum head west along the A85, passing through Dalmally then along the north shore of Loch Awe, through Taynuilt and along the south shore of Loch Etive before arriving at Oban in around 2½–3hrs.

By bus

Scottish Citylink Coaches operates an extensive bus service between Glasgow and Oban that takes around 3hrs. Except for the Tuesday service in summer, it is necessary to take the coach to Oban the previous evening to make the early morning ferry departure. Consult the relevant timetables at www.citylink.co.uk or contact the Travel Centre at Buchanan Street Bus Station on 0141 332 7133.