What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Oban is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Oban. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Oban?

The distance between Edinburgh and Oban is 125 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs £19 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Oban?

The bus from Princes Street to Bus Station takes 4h 7m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Oban bus from?

Edinburgh to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Oban train from?

Edinburgh to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Oban?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs £19 - £27. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oban bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Oban is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 305+ hotels available in Oban.

Edinburgh to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus 978
4h 7m
£19–27
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 46m
£61–111
Drive 121.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Obancar 121.1 mi
2h 35m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 56m
£61–111

Edinburgh to Oban by bus

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Distance: 124.2 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 4h 46m.

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