Train tickets from Oban to Edinburgh

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Next departures from Oban to Edinburgh on 5 November
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            Compare 3 ways to travel from Oban to Edinburgh

            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 554, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1carpool per day
            3hAverage duration
            151 kmDistance
            6kgCO₂ emissions
            Average priceR 579 - R 1 062Average duration4h 43m
            4kg CO₂e
            Average priceR 522 - R 1 547Average duration4h 14m
            4kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            Average priceR 554 - R 554Average duration3h
            6kg CO₂e

            Train Oban to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket priceR 1 528
            Average train trip duration4h 14m
            Number of daily trains4
            Earliest train departure08:56
            Distance150 km
            Latest train departure20:39

            Oban to Edinburgh Train

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            Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Edinburgh from Oban, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

            Frequently asked questions on the trip Oban - Edinburgh

            1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Oban to Edinburgh cost?

              The average train ticket price from Oban to Edinburgh is R 1 528. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Oban to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

            2. How long is the train trip from Oban to Edinburgh?

              A train trip between Oban and Edinburgh is around 4h 14m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 53m. This is the time it takes to travel the 150 km that separates the two cities.

            3. How many daily train are there between Oban and Edinburgh?

              The number of trains from Oban to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Oban to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

            4. Which train companies travel from Oban to Edinburgh?

              When taking the train from Oban to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with ScotRail.

            Find cheapest prices for trains

            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            02/11
            R 1 431
            03/11
            R 1 432
            Today
            R 1 431
            05/11
            R 1 435
            06/11
            R 738
            07/11
            R 738
            08/11
            R 486
            09/11
            R 739
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oban to Edinburgh was searched and found on 08 Nov 2025 with a price of R 486

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Oban to Edinburgh as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from R 486 to R 1 435 for a train ticket from Oban to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 486, which is on 2025-11-08.

            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Oban and Edinburgh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Edinburgh.

            No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Edinburgh, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

            By choosing the train between Oban and Edinburgh, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

            Make a music playlist for your train ride from Oban to Edinburgh and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

            Did you know?

            Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

            Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

            The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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