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

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

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 38m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Leith?

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 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 126 miles. The road distance is 123.2 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 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £19 - £27.

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

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 Leith bus from?

Oban to Leith bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls 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 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 Leith bus arrive?

Oban to Leith bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street 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 38m 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, car, and tram

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

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 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 122.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Leithcar 122.5 mi
2h 38m
£30–43
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
2. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Foot of the Walktram T50
3h 37m
£28–35

Oban to Leith by bus

42Weekly Buses

3h 32mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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