There are 4 ways to get from Oban Station to Stranraer by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 34m£15–20Train
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 44m£74–125Drive 173.3 mi
- Drive from Oban Station to Stranraercar 173.3 mi
3h 30m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 34m£27–51
Oban Station to Stranraer by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oban Station to Stranraer is to bus via Glasgow which costs £15 - £20 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Oban Station to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Oban Station station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Oban Station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Oban Station and Stranraer is 187 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oban Station to Stranraer without a car is to bus via Glasgow which takes 6h 34m and costs £15 - £20.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Oban Station to Stranraer, including transfers.
Oban Station to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Oban Station to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Oban Station to Stranraer is to bus via Glasgow which takes 6h 34m and costs £15 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Oban Station, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Oban Station to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Oban Station to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oban Station to Stranraer is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Oban Station to Stranraer.
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