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Three ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Oban

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Oban

Cheapest
2 h 28 min
Car
195 km.
from $10
Other
4 h 7 min
Bus
150 km.
from €30.97
2 h 28 min
Rideshare
195 km.
from $7.42

Transport providers

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Station
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$75.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Oban is to bus which costs $33.70 - $46.74 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Oban. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Oban?

The distance between Edinburgh and Oban is 200 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $33.70 - $46.74 .

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

The bus from Princes Street to Station Road takes 4h 7m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Oban bus from?

Edinburgh to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Oban?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $33.70 - $46.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $44.57 - $103.26 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oban bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Oban is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Oban.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Oban train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 459+ hotels available in Oban. Prices start at $46.14 per night.
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