Bus from Glasgow to Oban
2 direct routes · about 179 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 19:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oban as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 | ~179 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:20 | 17:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) | Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp) | Clydebank, Dumbarton, Balloch, Arden, Luss, Inverbeg & 20 more |
| E16 | Ember | ~169 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:40 | 19:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Bus Station (Stance 5) | Paisley, Dumbarton, Balloch, Arden, Luss, Inverbeg & 15 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Oban?
2 routes run directly from Glasgow to Oban: the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the E16 (Ember). The most frequent is the 976, 5 times each weekday — board at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 56) and get off at Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp), about 179 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Oban?
Around 179 minutes on the 976, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clydebank, Dumbarton, Balloch, Arden and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Oban?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 19:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.