Bus from Dumbarton to Oban
2 direct routes · about 139 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 20:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oban as of 07:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dumbarton, 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 | ~139 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:59 | 18:28 | Barloan Toll (before) | Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp) | Balloch, Arden, Luss, Inverbeg, Tarbet, Arrochar & 18 more |
| E16 | Ember | ~125 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:20 | 20:19 | Barloan Toll (before) | Bus Station (Stance 5) | Balloch, Arden, Luss, Inverbeg, Tarbet, Inveruglas & 13 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton to Oban?
2 routes run directly from Dumbarton to Oban: the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the E16 (Ember). The most frequent is the 976, 5 times each weekday — board at Barloan Toll (before) and get off at Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp), about 139 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dumbarton to Oban?
Around 139 minutes on the 976, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Balloch, Arden, Luss, Inverbeg and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dumbarton to Oban?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 20:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dumbarton 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.