The average bus between Galashiels and Oban takes 5h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels 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 4 times a day between Galashiels and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Oban. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Oban station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Galashiels to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Oban Bus Station.
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The distance between Galashiels and Oban is 188 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Oban Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 6h 21m.