Oban Taxis, CalMac Ferry & Airport Transfers
Pre-booked taxis across Oban and Argyll — local rides, CalMac ferry connections at Oban Ferry Terminal, Oban Airport (Connel) pickups and UK-wide distance hires. Fixed fares for 1–8 passengers.
Pick one of the common Oban routes for an indicative fixed fare, or enter a custom pickup and drop-off. All fares are computed against the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff — the exact fare is confirmed by dispatch when your booking is accepted.
Local Oban rides
Door-to-door taxis across Oban, Dunbeg, Connel, Kilmore, Kilninver and the surrounding Argyll villages.
CalMac ferry connections
Timed pickups and drop-offs at Oban Ferry Terminal for CalMac sailings to Mull, Iona, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay, Barra and South Uist.
Airport transfers
Fixed-fare transfers to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Prestwick and Inverness — plus pickups at Oban (Connel) Airport.
Distance & UK-wide hires
Executive private hire from Oban to Fort William, Inverness, the Central Belt, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Service areas we cover
Door-to-door pickups anywhere in and around Oban and Argyll.
- Oban town centre & Oban Ferry Terminal
- Dunbeg, SAMS & Dunstaffnage
- Connel & Oban Airport (North Connel)
- Kilmore, Kilninver & Loch Feochan
- Taynuilt, Bonawe & Loch Etive
- Benderloch, Ledaig & Barcaldine
- Easdale, Ellenabeich & the Slate Isles
Why book with us
- Fixed fares quoted at booking — no meter surprises.
- CalMac ferry-timed pickups at Oban Ferry Terminal.
- Flight tracking for inbound airport pickups.
- Licensed vehicles for up to 8 passengers.
- Local knowledge of the A85, A82 and Argyll single-tracks.
- Card or cash accepted, receipts on request.
Pricing guidance
Local Oban fares follow the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff (v2025-04-22). Airport, ferry and distance jobs are quoted as fixed fares at booking — no meter, no surge.
- Night surcharge: +25% between 23:00 and 06:00 and on public holidays.
- Glasgow Airport add-ons: £10 terminal drop-off, or £25 meet-&-greet with named board in arrivals.
- Pre-booking fee: £0.40 added to every pre-booked local job.
- CalMac ferry tickets are the passenger's own responsibility and not included in the taxi fare.
Oban pickup area & nearby points
Common pickup locations in and around Oban. Door-to-door anywhere in Argyll.
Oban Ferry Terminal (Railway Pier)
CalMac sailings to Mull, Iona, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay, Barra & South Uist.
Oban Railway Station
ScotRail West Highland Line arrivals from Glasgow Queen Street.
Oban town centre & George Street
Hotels, restaurants, McCaig's Tower approach and the North Pier.
Dunbeg, SAMS & Dunstaffnage
Scottish Association for Marine Science, Dunstaffnage Marina & Castle.
Connel & Oban Airport (North Connel)
Hebridean Air Services flights to Coll, Tiree, Colonsay & Islay.
Argyll & Oban area coverage
We take pre-booked taxis and private hire jobs from every village around Oban and the wider Argyll coast. Distances shown are approximate road miles from Oban town centre.
| Area / village | Postcode | From Oban | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oban town centre | PA34 | — | Ferry terminal, station, hotels |
| Dunbeg & SAMS | PA37 | ~3 mi | Marine science campus, Dunstaffnage |
| Connel & Oban Airport | PA37 | ~5 mi | Hebridean Air Services (OBN) |
| Kilmore & Kilninver | PA34 | ~5–8 mi | South Oban, Loch Feochan |
| Taynuilt & Bonawe | PA35 | ~12 mi | Loch Etive, Bonawe Iron Furnace |
| Benderloch & Ledaig | PA37 | ~9 mi | North of Connel Bridge |
| Barcaldine | PA37 | ~13 mi | Loch Creran, Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary |
| Easdale & Ellenabeich | PA34 | ~16 mi | Slate Isles, Seil ferry |
| Dalmally | PA33 | ~25 mi | A85, Loch Awe |
| Appin & Port Appin | PA38 | ~20 mi | Lismore ferry, coastal village |
| Fort William | PH33 | ~44 mi | West Highland gateway |
Local hires within Oban are licensed for up to 6 passengers. Wider Argyll and cross-area jobs are pre-booked private hire, 1–8 passengers.
Oban taxi fares at a glance
Indicative fixed fares for common Oban routes — quoted up front, no meter. Prices exclude CalMac ferry tickets and any Glasgow Airport drop-off (£10) or meet-and-greet (£25) add-on.
| Route | Saloon (1–4) | Estate (1–4 + luggage) | 8-seater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oban → Glasgow Airport | from £254 | from £254 | from £296 |
| Oban → Glasgow city centre | from £236 | from £236 | from £277 |
| Oban → Edinburgh Airport | from £334 | from £334 | from £390 |
| Oban → Prestwick Airport | from £319 | from £319 | from £372 |
| Oban → Inverness Airport | from £366 | from £366 | from £428 |
| Oban → Fort William | from £114 | from £114 | from £133 |
| Oban → Helensburgh | from £191 | from £191 | from £224 |
| Oban → Dalmally / Loch Awe | from £66 | from £66 | from £77 |
| Oban Airport (Connel) → Oban town | from £16 | from £16 | from £19 |
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What Oban passengers say
Recent reviews from local, airport-transfer and CalMac ferry passengers booking taxis from Oban and Argyll.
“Booked a taxi from Oban Ferry Terminal after the CalMac from Mull. Driver was waiting on the pier, spotless car and knew exactly where our B&B was.”
Kirsty M.Oban“Oban to Glasgow Airport for an early flight. Fare was exactly as quoted, driver ran ahead of the A85 roadworks — got us there with time to spare.”
Graham W.Connel“Timed the pickup perfectly with the CalMac sailing to Mull. Friendly driver who told us all about the West Highland coast on the way in.”
The Fraser familyIona trip
Book your Oban taxi with confidence
Fixed fares, ferry-timed pickups and a clean licensed vehicle for every Argyll journey.
- Fixed fares quoted at booking — no meter or surge pricing.
- Flight tracking included for inbound airport pickups.
- Licensed, executive vehicles for 1–8 passengers.
- Local Helensburgh, Argyll & Lomond area knowledge.
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Argyll & Clyde taxi hubs we cover
Cross-link into our main taxi hub pages across Argyll and the Firth of Clyde — every fare is fixed, quoted at booking and priced against Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariffs.
- Loch Lomond taxis via the A85/A82West Highland route south through Tyndrum to Tarbet, Luss and Balloch.
- Helensburgh taxis and Faslane transfersOnward Gare Loch and HMNB Clyde runs after the A82 to the Clyde coast.
- Campbeltown taxis down the Kintyre peninsulaLong-distance runs south via Lochgilphead, Tarbert and the A83.
- Dunoon taxis on the Cowal peninsulaArgyll-to-Cowal transfers via Inveraray and the A815 to Dunoon.
- Cowal peninsula taxi coverageTighnabruaich, Portavadie and Kyles of Bute pickups from the north.
Nearby Helensburgh-area taxi pages
Jump between the villages, marinas and attractions we cover around Helensburgh and the Gare Loch.
- Helensburgh taxisTown centre, pier, station and full Helensburgh coverage.
- Loch Lomond taxisBalloch, Luss, Tarbet and full west-shore Loch Lomond runs.
- RhuRhu village, Churchill Estate and A814 pickups.
- Rhu MarinaMarina car park, pontoon gates and Chart Room pickups.
- ShandonA814 lochside village between Rhu and Faslane.
- Faslane (HMNB Clyde)North & South Gate pickups for base personnel and visitors.
- GarelochheadHead of the Gare Loch — station, village and lochside estates.
- RosneathRosneath peninsula village and Clynder pickups.
- CoveCove & Kilcreggan side of the peninsula on Loch Long.
- KilcregganKilcreggan pier ferry connections and village pickups.
- CardrossCardross station, village pickups and Dumbarton links.
- GartocharnSouth Loch Lomond village pickups and Balloch connections.
- DrymenDrymen village, West Highland Way and Balmaha transfers.
- RowardennanEast-shore Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond trailhead pickups.
- KillinFalls of Dochart, Loch Tay and Stirlingshire runs.
- InverarayLoch Fyne town, castle transfers and A83 pickups.
- TighnabruaichKyles of Bute village and Portavadie ferry transfers.
- ColintraiveBute ferry slip and East Kyles pickups.
- LussLoch Lomond village tours and cruise pier transfers.
- Loch Lomond attractionsBalloch, Tarbet and full-day west-shore tours.