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How to get fromOban to Portpatrickby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Portpatrick by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 48m
    £28–51

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 6m
    £85–162

  3. Drive 179.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Portpatrickcar car 179.6 mi
    3h 43m
    £44–64

  4. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h

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  • Distance: 193.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Post Office via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 6m.

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