The distance between Oban and Edinburgh is around 197km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oban to Edinburgh by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Edinburgh.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.
Scottish Citylink
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There are several options for getting from Oban to Edinburgh by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Oban and Edinburgh is around 197km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Oban and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oban and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 10m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Oban and Edinburgh. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Scottish Citylink, Fishers Tours of Dundee and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Oban and Edinburgh. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Edinburgh. The distance is around 197km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | £34($40) | once a week | 224km (139 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £31($37) | 5 times a day | 233km (145 miles) |
Bus via Glenrothes, Bus Station Arrival Bay | 5hrs | £27($32) | once a week | 262km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £35($41) | on demand | 197km (123 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Stagecoach East Scotland
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.