ALL cruises (unless otherwise stated) start and finish in Oban which is easy to reach by road, rail or coach. Travelling to Oban, on the west coast of Scotland, is a joy. Around three hours by car, coach or train from Glasgow or Edinburgh, less than 2 hours from Stirling, the scenic journey is a memorable part of a visit to this bustling sea side town.
Oban is easily reached from Central Scotland by taking the A82 which skirts the west side of Loch Lomond. Then either via Tyndrum or follow the A83 over the 'Rest and be Thankful' through Inveraray. Both journeys take between 2 and 3 hours, although you may be tempted to stop several times to admire the scenery.
Flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh is easy. Both airports are served by all the major, and many of the minor, UK airlines. This provides plenty of flights to choose from with many bargain rates for flights from the different London airports on offer. In addition to being busy domestic airports both Glasgow and Edinburgh receive daily scheduled flights from Europe. They both also boast direct flights to and from the United States.
Glasgow Airport
Telephone +44(0)141 887 1111
Edinburgh Airport
Telephone +44(0)131 333 1000
By rail, the journey takes you along the world-famous West Highland Line. ScotRail runs trains from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Oban, three or four times per day.
For times and information on special excursions telephone +44 (0)1631 563083.
Or view ScotRail's Web Site.
Coaches run daily from Edinburgh via Glasgow with both morning and evening services. Enquiries on +44 (0)870 505050.
Visit CityLink's Web Site for the up to date timetable.
For Coaches from London to Scotland see the Megabus site:
New Seaplane Service from Glasgow
For
a special treat why not look at the new seaplane service from Glasgow
science center to Oban. The service introduced in 2007 involves a 9 seat
Cessna which leaves the Science Center in Glasgow and arrives at the
buoy next to ours at Oban Marina. Ask the ferry to put you aboard and
your'e done!
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