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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Leith is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Leith is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Leith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Leith. 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 Leith?

The distance between Oban and Leith is 142 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Oban to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Leith?

The best way to get from Oban to Leith is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Oban to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Leith is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Oban to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Leith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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
£37–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978
4h 9m
£19–27
Drive 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Leithcar 122.3 mi
2h 37m
£30–43
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 900
4h 29m
£21–38
Bus via Stirling
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus megabus 978
2. Take the bus from Asda to St Andrew's Housebus X38
5h 32m

Oban to Leith by train

27Weekly Trains

4h 7mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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