The average bus between Oban and Cairnryan takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 5h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Cairnryan. 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 Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 34m • 1 change

5h 9m • 1 change
Arrives next day

16h 19m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

5h 34m • 1 change

5h 9m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 49m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

5h 34m • 1 change

5h 9m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 49m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

5h 34m • 1 change

5h 9m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 49m • 1 change

6h 44m • 1 change

5h 34m • 1 change

5h 9m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 49m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Oban to Cairnryan? 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 Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Oban to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.
Oban to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Oban and Cairnryan is 162.8 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 23m.