The average bus between Oban and Machrihanish takes 10h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Machrihanish. 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 twice daily between Oban and Machrihanish. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Machrihanish at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Lochnell Street and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Machrihanish? 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 Machrihanish. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Machrihanish station via Lochnell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Oban to Machrihanish bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Bus Station.
Oban to Machrihanish bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Bus Terminus station.
The distance between Oban and Machrihanish is 111.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Turning Area via Lochnell Street and Bus Terminus in around 5h 16m.