Getting to us is a lot easier than you might think - by a variety of lovely journeys no matter what way you choose. We suggest you contact the local Ring and Ride service on 01879 220 419 to book the shared taxi/bus service prior to your arrival. Tiree is a deceptive island as it is quite big so a hire car on at least one of your days can be useful to see the more far flung places and it provides shelter!

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By road / boat
If you are coming from the north take the A82 to Fort William then join the A85 to Oban. If you are coming from the south - from Glasgow take the A82 to Tyndrum, then the A85 all the way to Oban- from Edinburgh take the M8 to junction 29 , follow the signs for Erskine Bridge, go over the bridge then follow the A82 and A85 as above.

Once in Oban - the ferry terminal is easily found and you will enjoy a delightful sail to Tiree. For details of ferry times and costs go to www.calmac.co.uk

By air
There are regular flights from Glasgow airport, more regular in summer than in winter. And remember those airmiles! The 40 minute journey is the equivalent of 450 air miles + taxes. For details of flights the operator is Loganair (affectionately known as ‘Scotland’s airline’) - have a look at www.loganair.co.uk

By rail / boat
Trains run regularly from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Oban, right to the ferry terminal. From there join the ferry - for details of ferry times and costs go to www.calmac.co.uk.

The train journey from Glasgow is stunning -known as the West highland Line it is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys.

Summer Travel Hints

If flying and you have airmiles consider using them. It can reduce your fare to the travel tax!

If you need to spend a night at the airport consider:
Ramada 0141 840 2200 www.ramadaglasgowairport.co.uk
Express by Holiday Inn 0141 842 1100 www.hiex-glasgow.com
Holiday Inn 0141 887 1266 www.holiday-inn.co.uk
Under £5.oo in a taxi should take you to a tapas bar in Paisley Carlitos 0141 849 0008 or a bit more will take you to Raeburns in New St Paisley, 0141 889 5999 www.raeburns-bistro.com

If coming by boat in the summer then a night in Oban has to be planned as most boats leave between 6 and 9am except the 3pm Tues boat

If you want to do Coll/Tiree/Barra – you can only do Tiree/Barra on a Thursday check out www.visitscotland.com for accommodation options.

For a day trip to Tiree for lunch – have 5 hours on the isle by using the Thursday boat.

Free long stay parking is available by the Atlantis Leisure Centre or in a long stay carpark enroute to Tesco. Otherwise it is pay and park – TimberTech on 01631 566660

Accommodation in Oban for a one night can be a challenge but a few places specialise:

Harbour View House, 01631 563 462
Kelvin Hotel 01631 562 150 www.kelvinhotel.co.uk
Maridon Guest House 01631 562670 www.west-scotland-tourism.com/maridon-house
Thornloe Guest House 01631 562879 www.thornloeoban.co.uk
Wellpark House 01631 562948 www.wellparkhouse.co.uk
Sgeir Mhaol 01631 562650 www.sgeirmhaol.co.uk

For dining we always suggest Ee-usk for excellent local fish simply cooked and its pier location along with its sister restaurant Piazza for its pizzas and pastas – 01631 565666 www.eeusk.com

Check out www.oban.org.uk for the webcam showing Ee-usk and the Piazza plus shots of the ferries plying the routes to the isles.