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How to get fromStranraer to Obanby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

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    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    6h 38m
    £14–19

  2. Train via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    6h 45m
    £74–122

  3. Drive  173.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Obancar car 173.2 mi
    3h 29m
    £43–62

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    6h 38m
    £23–41

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    6h 49m
    £73–121

Stranraer to Oban by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Oban via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 45m.

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