Situated on the breathtaking West Coast of Scotland (two hours by car from Glasgow), Ardfern is a short way down the leafy B8002 off the main A816, 24 miles south of the bustling market town and ferry port of Oban and 14 miles north of Lochgilphead, gateway to Kintyre.

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By Road
We are located just over 2 hours from Glasgow. From Glasgow, follow the M8 West to junction 30 (Erskine Bridge), then north on the A82 towards Tarbet. At Tarbet take the A83 passing through Arrochar and "The Rest and be Thankful" and follow the signs for Inveraray and Lochgilphead. At Lochgilphead, take the Oban road (A816). The hotel is in Ardfern signposted the B8002, 15 miles to the north of Lochgilphead.

From Edinburgh either use the same route as from Glasgow, or alternatively head North-West to Stirling on the M9 to junction 10. Continue on the A84 to Lochearnhead and then take the A85 to Tyndrum and onward to Oban. In Oban take the A816. The Galley of Lorne Inn is 24 miles south of Oban off the A816.

From the north west of Scotland aim towards Crianlarich. Thereafter, continue on the A82 to Tyndrum and on to the A85 to Oban. In Oban take the A816. The Galley of Lorne Inn is 24 miles south of Oban off the A816.

From the north of Scotland (i.e. Inverness / Highlands) take the A82 to and through Fort William joining the A828 at Ballachulish. At Connell join the A85 to Oban. In Oban take the A816. The Galley of Lorne Inn is 24 miles south of Oban off the A816.

By Rail
Oban has a mainline railway station. Local buses operated by West Coast Motors can be caught by the railway station to the village of Ardfern. Please check West Coast Motors website for latest timetables.

By Coach
Oban and Lochgilphead are both served by City Link and West Coast Motors bus companies. Onward travel can be taken from either destination by local bus (operated by West Coast Motors). Please check bus company websites for latest timetables.

By Ferry
Oban is the hub of the island ferry service. From Oban ferry terminal onward travel can be taken by local bus operated by West Coast Motors. Please check West Coast Motors website for latest timetables to best coincide with your disembarkation.

Travel by plane
Travelling to Argyll is easy and cheap using any of the main air carriers or budget airlines. An hour's flight from London and a 2 hour journey by car will have you arriving at this idyllic West coast location in no time at all.