The average bus between Oban and Stranraer takes 8h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Stranraer. 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 Stranraer. 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 Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Oban to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.
Oban to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Book your Oban to Stranraer bus tickets online with Ember and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Oban and Stranraer is 170.4 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 38m.