Bus from Oban to Glasgow
2 direct routes · about 165 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 18:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 09:46
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 | ~165 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:56 | 18:21 | Corran Halls Car Park (at) | Anniesland Cross (after) | Dunbeg, Connel, Achnacloich, Fearnoch, Taynuilt, Bridge of Awe & 15 more |
| E16 | Ember | ~174 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:42 | 18:51 | Corran Halls Car Park (at) | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) | Dunbeg, Connel, Achnacloich, Fearnoch, Taynuilt, Bridge of Awe & 15 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 Glasgow?
2 routes run directly from Oban to Glasgow: 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 Anniesland Cross (after), about 165 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oban to Glasgow?
Around 165 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 Glasgow?
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 Glasgow?
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.