Oban to Edinburgh Castle Trains

Oban to Edinburgh Castle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Edinburgh Castle takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh

4h 19m

£44–89

Oban to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Oban and Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 8:36 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:39 PM → 12:36 AM
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3h 57m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:11 PM → 4:23 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 8:18 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 6:55 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 6:55 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 6:55 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 6:55 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 28m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:36 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 6:55 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Edinburgh Castle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Oban to Edinburgh Castle trains

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Oban to Edinburgh Castle train times

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:34 AM

8:56 AM → 1:03 PM

4:11 PM → 8:36 PM

8:39 PM → 12:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:11 PM → 4:23 PM

4:11 PM → 8:18 PM

5:04 PM → 9:18 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM

8:56 AM → 1:04 PM

12:11 PM → 4:36 PM

2:41 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM

8:56 AM → 1:04 PM

12:11 PM → 4:36 PM

2:41 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM

8:56 AM → 1:04 PM

12:11 PM → 4:36 PM

2:41 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM

8:56 AM → 1:04 PM

12:11 PM → 4:36 PM

2:41 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:45 AM

8:56 AM → 1:04 PM

12:11 PM → 4:36 PM

2:41 PM → 6:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley

Train trips from Oban

Train trips to Edinburgh Castle

Alternative transport options

8:39 PM → 12:36 AM
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