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How to get fromOban to Cairnryan Portby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 12m
    £25–42

  2. 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 Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 43m
    £69–114

  3. Drive  167.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Cairnryan Portcar car 167.8 mi
    3h 23m
    £42–61

  4. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 30m
    £38–74

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 48m
    £64–98

Oban to Cairnryan Port by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 12m.

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