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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Oban is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Oban station. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Station Road via Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Oban?

The distance between Portpatrick and Oban is 195 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Portpatrick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Oban bus from?

Portpatrick to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Oban?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Oban is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Oban bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Oban is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Portpatrick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 488+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Oban 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 Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
7h 1m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
8h 16m
£44–69
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Oban179.7 mi
3h 40m
£44–64
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
7h 30m

Portpatrick to Oban by bus and foot

156Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Station Road via Cross, Port Rodie, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Oban via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 16m.

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