The average bus between Oban and Balfron takes 5h 3m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Balfron. 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 Balfron. 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 Balfron at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Anniesland Cross and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Balfron? 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 Balfron. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Balfron station via Anniesland Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Oban to Balfron bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Oban to Balfron bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Anniesland Cross station.
The distance between Oban and Balfron is 80.2 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 2h 46m.