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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Oban is to bus via Bus Station which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Oban. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Corran Halls via Stranraer Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Portpatrick and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick 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 14m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Oban?

The distance between Portpatrick and Oban is 196 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Oban without a car is to Bus which takes 7h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Portpatrick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Oban bus from?

Portpatrick to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Oban?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Oban is to Bus which takes 7h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portpatrick to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Oban is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Portpatrick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 577+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 47m
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 53m
£23–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 12m
£56–106
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 14m
£84–162
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Obancar 179.7 mi
3h 41m
£44–63

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Beach to Corran Halls via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Oban via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 14m.

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