What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Oban is to bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI) which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Students' Union and arriving at Bus Station via Overgate, Park and Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Oban?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Oban is 164 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs £27 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Saint Andrews to Oban?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Saint Andrews to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Oban bus from?

Saint Andrews to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Oban train from?

Saint Andrews to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Saint Andrews to Oban?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Oban is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Oban bus arrive?

Saint Andrews to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Oban is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Saint Andrews to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 552+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 8m
£28–51
Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park and Ridebus 787
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus Ember
6h 9m
£25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 38m
£69–120
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Obancar 123.8 mi
2h 41m
£31–45

Saint Andrews to Oban by bus and train

18Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Students' Union to Bus Station via Malmaison, Overgate, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Bus Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Oban via Railway Station, Dundee, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 38m.

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