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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £26 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Oban to Edinburgh?

The distance between Oban and Edinburgh is 142 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £21 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Oban to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Edinburgh bus from?

Oban to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Oban to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £26 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Oban to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Edinburgh?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2486+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Oban to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Oban to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£21–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Princes Street978
4h 4m
£19–26
Drive 121.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Edinburgh121.2 mi
2h 35m
£30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 7m
£33–97
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
4h 17m
£21–30
Bus via Glasgow #2
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk090 / ...
4h 36m
£20–43

Oban to Edinburgh by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Princes Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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