The average bus between Ely and Oban takes 30h and the fastest bus takes 21h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely 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 twice daily between Ely and Oban. The earliest departure is at 2:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ely is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Oban at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 30h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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40h 37m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Ely 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 Ely to Oban. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Oban station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.
Ely to Oban bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Drummer St Bus Station.
Ely to Oban bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Ely and Oban is 580.3 km. The road distance is 821 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 32m.