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How to get fromCairnryan to Obanby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Oban by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    6h 13m
    £14–19

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    6h 22m
    £38–63

  3. Drive  167.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar car 167.1 mi
    3h 20m
    £42–60

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    6h 44m
    £33–66

  5. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    7h 13m
    £66–106

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    8h 7m
    £76–130

Cairnryan to Oban by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Oban via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 7m.

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