The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oban to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oban to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oban to Glasgow will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 buses that leave Oban for Glasgow every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:562h57Oban10:53Glasgow£161One-way0 changes
12:563h03Oban15:59Glasgow£161One-way0 changes
16:213h06Oban19:27Glasgow£161One-way0 changes
18:212h58Oban21:19Glasgow£161One-way0 changes
7:562h57Oban10:53Glasgow£161One-way0 changes
18:212h58Oban21:19Glasgow£161One-way0 changes
12:563h03Oban15:59Glasgow£161One-way0 changes
16:213h06Oban19:27Glasgow£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oban to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 97 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£32 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oban to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to Glasgow coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:11 Oban | 3h24 | 15:35 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 April | |||||
![]() | 7:56 Oban | 2h57 | 10:53 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oban to Glasgow
Buses from Oban to Glasgow run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 20:42. The fastest coach covers the 97 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 14m |
First bus 5:10 |
Last bus 20:42 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Scottish Citylink from Oban to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Oban to Glasgow with Scottish Citylink for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Oban to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to Glasgow by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and Glasgow
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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