The average bus between Oban and Arbroath takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Arbroath. 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 Oban and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Anniesland Cross and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Arbroath? 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 Oban to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Arbroath station via Anniesland Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Oban to Arbroath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Oban to Arbroath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Oban and Arbroath is 177.9 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Anniesland Cross, Cathedral Bridge, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 11m.