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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Glenrothes is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Bus Station via Terminal and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Ladybank via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Oban to Glenrothes?

The distance between Oban and Glenrothes is 148 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Glenrothes without a car is to bus via Park & Ride which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Oban to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Glenrothes bus from?

Oban to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Oban to Glenrothes is to bus via Park & Ride which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Oban to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Oban to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.

Where does the Oban to Glenrothes train arrive?

Oban to Glenrothes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Glenrothes is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Oban to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Glenrothes by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Park & Ride
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
4h 18m
£30–53
Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Glenrothescar 113.8 mi
2h 24m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
5h 28m
£55–95
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
6h 17m
£79–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
6h 25m
£33–59

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Distance: 147.3 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Ladybank, and Railway Station in around 6h 17m.

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