Joining Your Cruise

• Boarding: 3:00 PM on your day of departure.

• Disembarkation: Approximately 10:00 AM on your final day.

• Joining Instructions: We will provide you with a detailed guide prior to your cruise. For those joining our Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Cruise, specific travel information for Inverness will be provided.

• Click here to view a map of Oban showing parking and boarding locations

Getting to Oban

In line with our commitment to the environment, we encourage guests to use Scotland’s public transport network. Arriving by train or bus allows you to relax and enjoy the spectacular Highland scenery before you even step on board.

🚆 By Train

Enjoy one of the world's most scenic rail journeys.

• From Glasgow: Direct trains depart from Glasgow Queen Street (approx. 3 hours).

• From London: The Caledonian Sleeper is a favorite for our guests. Disembark at Glasgow or Crianlarich to connect with the Oban line.

• Check times via National Rail Enquiries.

🚌 By Bus

A regular service runs from Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow directly to Oban. The journey takes approximately 3 hours.

• Bookings and schedules are available at Citylink.

✈️ By Air

The closest International Airports to Oban are Glasgow Airport or Edinburgh Airport.  From Glasgow Airport, take the airport shuttle bus to the City Centre (runs every 30 minutes; 30-minute journey). From there, you can easily catch the train or bus to Oban.

🚕 Private Transfer

For a door-to-door service, we recommend Paul at Airport Transfer Scotland. He can provide pickups across the UK and arrange group bookings to reduce vehicle emissions.

• Tel: 07925 915251

🚗 By Car

Oban is a 2.5-hour drive from Glasgow. Secure, paid parking is available in town; please contact us for specific parking recommendations and details.

Need Assistance?

If you need more detailed advice on your travel arrangements, we are here to help.

Contact Emma:

• Tel: +44 (0)1631 711 986

• Mobile: +44 (0) 7585 151 611

• Email: info@hebridescruises.co.uk