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Oban

Oban

Oban is a west-coast port known as Scotland's Seafood Capital and the Gateway to the Isles. Oban Distillery, founded in 1794, sits near the harbour, and McCaig's Tower and Dunollie Castle overlook the bay.

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Where to stay

  • Oban town centreHotels along the Esplanade and near the harbour
  • EsplanadeSeafront stretch with bay views, a short walk from the station
  • GallanachQuiet road south of town, near the Kerrera ferry
  • ConnelVillage about 10 minutes away by car, by the Falls of Lora
  • DunbegCoastal village about 10 minutes away by car

Getting there

  • ScotRail runs direct West Highland Line trains between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban; the station is in the town centre near the harbour and ferry terminal
  • Scottish Citylink and Ember coaches run between Glasgow and Oban, and West Coast Motors runs local buses
  • From Glasgow, drive via the A82 and A85, or via the A83 and A819 and A85
  • CalMac ferries sail from Oban to Mull, Lismore, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree and the Outer Hebrides; the station car park has 30 spaces
TipIf you are catching an early ferry to the islands, stay close to the harbour, and book well ahead in summer when sailings and rooms fill up.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Oban?

Oban town centre: Hotels along the Esplanade and near the harbour. Esplanade: Seafront stretch with bay views, a short walk from the station. Gallanach: Quiet road south of town, near the Kerrera ferry. Connel: Village about 10 minutes away by car, by the Falls of Lora. Dunbeg: Coastal village about 10 minutes away by car.

How do I get to Oban?

ScotRail runs direct West Highland Line trains between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban; the station is in the town centre near the harbour and ferry terminal. Scottish Citylink and Ember coaches run between Glasgow and Oban, and West Coast Motors runs local buses. From Glasgow, drive via the A82 and A85, or via the A83 and A819 and A85. CalMac ferries sail from Oban to Mull, Lismore, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree and the Outer Hebrides; the station car park has 30 spaces.

Any tips for visiting Oban?

If you are catching an early ferry to the islands, stay close to the harbour, and book well ahead in summer when sailings and rooms fill up.

Which airport is closest to Oban?

The nearest airport on this site is Glasgow Airport, about 55 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.