The average train between Oban and Edinburgh takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Edinburgh. 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 4 times a day between Oban and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Oban to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Oban to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Edinburgh is 150 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 7m.