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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £15 - £25 and takes 5h 26m.

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 37m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.

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 Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Leith to Oban?

The distance between Leith and Oban is 128 miles. The road distance is 123 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 3h 42m and costs £19 - £27.

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

The bus from George Street to Oban Bus Station takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Leith to Oban bus from?

Leith to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street 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 3h 42m and costs £19 - £27. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Leith to Oban bus arrive?

Leith to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

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 37m 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 162+ hotels available in Oban.

Leith to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
3h 42m
£19–27
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 26m
£15–24
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 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Obancar 122.3 mi
2h 37m
£30–43
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

Leith to Oban by bus

42Weekly Buses

3h 42mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. 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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