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Compare train and bus for Oban to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m 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 Oban to Edinburgh:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Edinburgh costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Oban to Edinburgh
How to get from Oban to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oban to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C14825 · L879308:56 AM4h08Oban station (OBN)1:04 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$871One-way1 transfer
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- C14825 · L879308:56 AM4h08Oban station (OBN)1:04 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$871One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C14825 · L879308:56 AM4h08Oban station (OBN)1:04 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C14837_C14879 · L8798512:11 PM4h25Oban station (OBN)4:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Edinburgh:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Edinburgh costing on average $72 (€58).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oban and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oban station (OBN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Oban, Station Road (Banca Na H-Alba) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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