What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Oban. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Oban via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Oban?

The distance between Cairnryan and Oban is 179 miles. The road distance is 168 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Oban without a car is to Bus which takes 6h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Oban?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Cairnryan to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Oban bus from?

Cairnryan to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Oban train from?

Cairnryan to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Oban?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Oban is to Bus which takes 6h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Oban bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Oban train arrive?

Cairnryan to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Oban is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Cairnryan to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 564+ hotels available in Oban.

Cairnryan to Oban - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 13m
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 39m
£34–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 22m
Drive 167.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar 167.1 mi
3h 20m
£42–60
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 11m
£72–130
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 7m
£84–159

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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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