The average bus between Methil and Oban takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Methil 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 4 times a day between Methil and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Methil is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride Arrival Bay and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Methil 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 Methil to Oban. However, there are services departing from Methil station and arriving at Oban station via Oban Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Methil to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Methil to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Oban Bus Station.
The distance between Methil and Oban is 153.9 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily.