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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh is to bus via Glasgow which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 40m.

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 36m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Corran Halls and arriving at George Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.

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 7m.

How far is it from Oban to Edinburgh?

The distance between Oban and Edinburgh is 126 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 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £19 - £27.

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

The bus from Corran Halls to George Street takes 3h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Oban to Edinburgh bus from?

Oban to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls 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 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £19 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Oban to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Oban to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George 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 36m 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?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to George Streetbus Ember
3h 32m
£19–27
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
4h 40m
£16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
4h 7m
£62–113
Drive 121.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Edinburghcar 121.2 mi
2h 36m
£30–43

Oban to Edinburgh by bus

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3h 32mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to George Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 7m.

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