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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Oban is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Park & Ride and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Oban. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Oban?

The distance between Glenrothes and Oban is 152 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Glenrothes to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Oban train from?

Glenrothes to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Oban?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glenrothes to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Oban is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Glenrothes to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 577+ hotels available in Oban.

Glenrothes to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 31 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Glenrothes 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 27m
£30–58
Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Obancar 113.9 mi
2h 23m
£28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 20m
£53–95
Line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 42m
£63–142

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Distance: 150.7 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Glenrothes, 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 twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to Oban via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Haymarket, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 42m.

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