Bus from Oban to Dumbarton
2 direct routes · about 145 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 18:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dumbarton as of 05:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oban, 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 | ~145 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:56 | 18:21 | Corran Halls Car Park (at) | Barloan Toll (after) | Dunbeg, Connel, Achnacloich, Fearnoch, Taynuilt, Bridge of Awe & 13 more |
| E16 | Ember | ~120 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:42 | 18:51 | Corran Halls Car Park (at) | Barloan Toll (after) | Dunbeg, Connel, Achnacloich, Fearnoch, Taynuilt, Bridge of Awe & 13 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oban 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 Oban to Dumbarton?
2 routes run directly from Oban to Dumbarton: the 976 (Scottish Citylink), the E16 (Ember). The most frequent is the 976, 5 times each weekday — board at Corran Halls Car Park (at) and get off at Barloan Toll (after), about 145 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oban to Dumbarton?
Around 145 minutes on the 976, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dunbeg, Connel, Achnacloich, Fearnoch and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Oban to Dumbarton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 18:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oban to Dumbarton?
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.