Gretna to Oban Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Gretna and Oban takes 11h 24m 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.

11h 24m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember

6h 56m

£25–38

Gretna to Oban bus times

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 Carlisle and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

6:32 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
18h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:51 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 8:51 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 10:12 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
3:51 PM → 9:17 AM
Arrives next day
17h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:51 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 8:51 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:51 PM → 10:04 PM
7h 13m • 3 changes
3:51 PM → 9:17 AM
Arrives next day
17h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:50 AM → 8:51 PM
10h 1m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 10:04 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
6:15 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
18h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:51 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 8:51 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 10:12 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
3:51 PM → 9:25 AM
Arrives next day
17h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:51 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 8:51 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 10:12 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
3:51 PM → 9:25 AM
Arrives next day
17h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:51 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 8:51 PM
8h • 3 changes
2:10 PM → 10:12 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gretna Green to Corran Halls via Carlisle, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 6h 56m.

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