What is the cheapest way to get from Fife to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Oban is to drive which costs £27 - £45 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fife to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Fife to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Provost Wynd and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Kinross Park and Ride and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Fife to Oban. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Fife to Oban?

The distance between Fife and Oban is 162 miles. The road distance is 115.4 miles.

How do I travel from Fife to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Fife to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Fife to Oban?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Fife to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Oban bus from?

Fife to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Oban train from?

Fife to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Fife to Oban?

The best way to get from Fife to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Fife to Oban bus arrive?

Fife to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Oban train arrive?

Fife to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Fife to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Oban is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Fife to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Fife to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Fife to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fife to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 46m
£32–60
Drive 114.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fife to Obancar 114.7 mi
2h 29m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 1m
£67–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 24m
£42–80

Fife to Oban by bus

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5h 46mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Fife, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cupar to Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 1m.

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