The average bus between Forfar and Oban takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forfar to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Forfar and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forfar is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Oban at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Forfar to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Oban. However, there are services departing from Forfar station and arriving at Oban station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Forfar to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Forfar to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Oban Bus Station.
The distance between Forfar and Oban is 160.6 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 6h 32m.