The average bus between Oban and Cairnryan Port takes 11h 11m and the fastest bus takes 5h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Cairnryan Port. 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 3 times a day between Oban and Cairnryan Port. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Port at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Cairnryan Port? 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 Port. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Cairnryan Port station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Oban to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Bus Station.
Oban to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Oban and Cairnryan Port is 164 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 28m.