The average bus between Harwich and Oban takes 18h and the fastest bus takes 16h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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 Harwich and Oban. The earliest departure is at 4:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Harwich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Oban at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to Oban. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Oban station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Harwich to Oban bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Railway Station.
Harwich to Oban bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Harwich to Oban bus tickets online with First Essex, National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Harwich and Oban is 663.4 km. The road distance is 968 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Bus Station via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 44m.