The average train between Edinburgh and Oban takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Edinburgh to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Edinburgh and Oban. The earliest departure is at 9:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Oban at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Oban. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Edinburgh to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Oban is 150 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 46m.
