The average bus between Gretna and Oban takes 11h 26m and the fastest bus takes 7h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gretna 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 Gretna and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Oban at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 11h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gretna 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 Gretna to Oban. However, there are services departing from Stance 2 station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
Gretna to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.
Gretna to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Gretna and Oban is 218.3 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a bus from Central Avenue to Bus Station via Crown Inn, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 36m.