What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Portpatrick is to bus via Ayr which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Oban to Portpatrick?

The distance between Oban and Portpatrick is 194 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

How do I travel from Oban to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Oban to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Oban to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Portpatrick bus from?

Oban to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Train or bus from Oban to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Oban to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Oban to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Oban to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Oban to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Portpatrick is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Oban to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 210+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Oban to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 58m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
8h 34m
£41–57
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 7m
£84–162
Drive 179.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Portpatrickcar 179.6 mi
3h 43m
£45–65

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 193.2 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 7h 58m. 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 7m.

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