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 8h.

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 £45 - £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 via Glasgow 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 via Glasgow which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 16m.

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 40m to drive from Portpatrick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 486+ 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
8h
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
8h
£26–37
Train via Ayr
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
£49–85
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Oban179.7 mi
3h 40m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow CentralStranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 21m
£35–75

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 193.7 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 16m.

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