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There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 5m
    £23–39

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 13m
    £63–95

  3. Drive  166.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Cairnryancar car 166.9 mi
    3h 21m
    £42–61

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 40m
    £23–41

  5. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 37m
    £68–111

Oban to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 5m.

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