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How to get fromOban to Saint Andrewsby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus 787
    5h 27m
    £33–57

  2. Drive  123 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oban to Saint Andrewscar car 123 mi
    2h 42m
    £31–44

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    5h 58m
    £71–120

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    6h 17m
    £63–121

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 978
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X59 / ...
    6h 40m
    £35–60

Oban to Saint Andrews by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Bus Station via Edinburgh Airport and Terminal in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Bus Station via Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 5h 58m.

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