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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Oban
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Oban:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Oban costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Oban by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Oban is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L88012 · C148535:15 PM4h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:27 PMOban station (OBN)$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- L88012 · C148535:15 PM4h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:27 PMOban station (OBN)$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L88012 · C148535:15 PM4h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:27 PMOban station (OBN)$451One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L87902 · C1483011:15 AM4h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:28 PMOban station (OBN)$881One-way1 transfer
- L87975 · C148643:15 PM4h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:38 PMOban station (OBN)$881One-way1 transfer
- L87951 · C148641:45 PM5h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:38 PMOban station (OBN)$881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Oban:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Oban costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Oban as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Oban station (OBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Oban, Station Road (Banca Na H-Alba).
- Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Oban by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Oban by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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