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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Oban is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Leith to Oban. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Leith to Oban?

The distance between Leith and Oban is 126 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £19 - £27.

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

The bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station Road takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Leith to Oban bus from?

Leith to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Oban?

The best way to get from Leith to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £19 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Leith to Oban bus arrive?

Leith to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Leith to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Oban is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Leith to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station Roadbus 978
4h 12m
£19–27
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 57m
£45–58
Drive 122.1 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Obancar 122.1 mi
2h 36m
£30–43
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
5h 26m
£19–28

Leith to Oban by bus

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.9 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station Road twice daily. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 57m.

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