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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Midlothian is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Midlothian is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Shank Bridge via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Gorebridge via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Oban to Midlothian?

The distance between Oban and Midlothian is 153 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Midlothian without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Oban to Midlothian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Midlothian bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Midlothian train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Midlothian?

The best way to get from Oban to Midlothian is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Oban to Midlothian bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Midlothian train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Midlothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Midlothian is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Oban to Midlothian.

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

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Where can I stay near Midlothian?

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

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

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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 56m
£36–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station978
5h 29m
£22–31
Drive 131.4 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Midlothian131.4 mi
2h 37m
£33–48
Bus via Stirling
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdmegabus 978
2. Take the bus from Asda to Princes StreetX38
6h 39m

Oban to Midlothian by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Gorebridge via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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