Bus from Balloch (West Dunbartonshire) to Oban
2 direct routes · about 133 min · first bus 07:26, last bus 20:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oban as of 12:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balloch, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 976 | Scottish Citylink | ~133 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 09:05 | 18:34 | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp) | Arden, Luss, Inverbeg, Tarbet, Arrochar, Succoth & 17 more |
| E16 | Ember | ~119 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:26 | 20:25 | Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) | Bus Station (Stance 5) | Arden, Luss, Inverbeg, Tarbet, Inveruglas, Ardlui & 12 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Balloch on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 976 bus or E16 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balloch to Oban?
2 routes run directly from Balloch to Oban: the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the E16 (Ember). The most frequent is the 976, 5 times each weekday — board at Lower Stoneymollan Road (opp) and get off at Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp), about 133 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balloch to Oban?
Around 133 minutes on the 976, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Arden, Luss, Inverbeg, Tarbet and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Balloch to Oban?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:26 and the last around 20:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balloch to Oban?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.