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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Oban is to bus via Ayr which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 56m.

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 41m 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 Stranraer Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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 8h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Oban?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Oban is to Bus which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Oban bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Oban is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Portpatrick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 498+ hotels available in Oban.

Portpatrick to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 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 Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h 56m
£29–44
Train via Ayr
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 17m
£41–76
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Obancar 179.7 mi
3h 41m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 22m
£31–64

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Oban.

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 8h

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, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Oban via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 17m.

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