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Bus service to take Caledonian Sleeper passengers directly to Oban [Press and Journal]

Date: 23/07/2019

People travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper rail service will once again be able to visit Oban more easily, with the reintroduction of a direct bus connection to the scenic coastal town.

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People travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper rail service will once again be able to visit Oban more easily, with the reintroduction of a direct bus connection to the scenic coastal town.

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Bus service to take Caledonian Sleeper passengers directly to Oban [Press and Journal]

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