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Transport

The Oban Caledonian is conveniently situated approximately three hours by car, coach or train from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Inverness, around 2 hours from Stirling and Perth and an hour from Fort William.

By Coach
Coaches stop directly outside the hotel.

Scottish Citylink Coaches
08705 505050, www.citylink.co.uk

Oban & District Buses
01631 570500, www.westcoastmotors.co.uk

By Train
There is a comprehensive network for train travel in Scotland and the journey to Oban is via the world-famous West Highland Line. First ScotRail runs three daily trains from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Oban.

West Highland Line Timetables, First Scotrail,
08457 55 00 33, www.firstscotrail.com

By Ferry
Renowned as "the gateway to Argyll and The Isles", Oban is an ideal base for the visitor. No less than 10 islands are within easy reach for a day trip, including larger islands like Mull, with beaches and a host of attractions, and Iona through to smaller Islands with private boat trips available.

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries
Ticket office on the pier or 01631 566688, www.calmac.co.uk

Bowmans Tours
01680 812313, www.bowmanscoaches.sagenet.co.uk

By Road

Taxis
Oban Taxis, 01631 564666
Lorn Taxis, 01631 564744
West Coast Taxis, 01631 564148

or cross the road to the taxi rank

Hazelbank Car Hire
Hazelbank Motors, Oban. 01631 566476, www.obancarhire.co.uk