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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.

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 42m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Oban to Portpatrick?

The distance between Oban and Portpatrick is 195 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 38m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.

Train or bus from Oban to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Oban to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Oban to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Oban to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Oban to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Portpatrick is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Oban to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 119+ 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 Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
7h 38m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 9m
£85–153
Drive 179.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Portpatrickcar 179.6 mi
3h 42m
£45–65
Bus via South Crescent
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 49m

Oban to Portpatrick by bus

28Weekly Buses

7h 38mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 194.1 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 9m.

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