The average bus between Cairnryan and Oban takes 9h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Oban. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Oban at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Oban. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Cairnryan to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Corran Halls station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Oban is 162.8 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Corran Halls via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 58m.