The average bus between Oban and Forres takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 6h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Forres. 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 Oban and Forres. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Forres at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Fort William Bus Station and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Forres? 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 Oban to Forres. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Forres station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Oban to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from North Pier Car Park station.
Oban to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
The distance between Oban and Forres is 174.1 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from North Pier Car Park to Leys Road via Fort William Bus Station, Inverness Union Street, Falcon Sq, and Bus Station in around 5h 36m.