The average bus between Oban and Forfar takes 8h 44m and the fastest bus takes 6h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Forfar. 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 Forfar. 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 Forfar at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Anniesland Cross and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Forfar? 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 Forfar. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Forfar station via Anniesland Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Oban to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Oban to Forfar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Oban and Forfar is 160.6 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Cross via Anniesland Cross, Cathedral Bridge, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Railway Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 21m.