Bus from Stirling to Oban
2 direct routes · about 153 min · first bus 09:24, last bus 22:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oban as of 05:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stirling, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Ember | ~153 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 09:24 | 22:26 | Erskine House (after) | Bus Station (Stance 5) | Dunblane, Doune, Callander, Lochearnhead, Lix Toll, Crianlarich & 10 more |
| 978 | Scottish Citylink | ~159 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:33 | 18:33 | The Cowane Centre (at) | Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp) | Doune, Callander, Lochearnhead, Lix Toll, Luib, Crianlarich & 11 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stirling 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 978 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stirling to Oban?
2 routes run directly from Stirling to Oban: the E15 (Ember), the 978 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the E15, 4 times each weekday — board at Erskine House (after) and get off at Bus Station (Stance 5), about 153 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stirling to Oban?
Around 153 minutes on the E15, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dunblane, Doune, Callander, Lochearnhead and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stirling to Oban?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:24 and the last around 22:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stirling 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.