How far is Oban from Edinburgh?

The distance between the two cities is 93 miles (150 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Oban to Edinburgh?

Most of the buses traveling from Oban to Edinburgh leave from Oban Bus Stances Outside Train Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum of Scotland, Scottish Parliament Building, Rosslyn Chapel, Festival Theatre and Edinburgh Zoo.

Bus Oban to Edinburgh from $29 | Compare & Save up to 45%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oban to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 11m	11:31pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	Cheapest
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	3h 39m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	4h 10m	1:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 13m	6:08pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Oban - Station Square	4h 13m	8:33pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Oban to Edinburgh on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	3h 39m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	4h 10m	1:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Oban - Station Square	4h 58m	12:53pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 13m	6:08pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 11m	11:31pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Oban to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	3h 39m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	4h 10m	1:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Oban - Station Square	4h 58m	12:53pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 13m	6:08pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 11m	11:31pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Oban to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	3h 39m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	4h 10m	1:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Oban - Station Square	4h 58m	12:53pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 13m	6:08pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 11m	11:31pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Oban to Edinburgh on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	3h 39m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	4h 10m	1:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Oban - Station Square	4h 58m	12:53pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 13m	6:08pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 11m	11:31pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures for Oban to Edinburgh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	3h 39m	12:59pm	Edinburgh Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:20am	Oban - Station Square	4h 10m	1:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Oban - Station Square	4h 58m	12:53pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 13m	6:08pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Oban - Station Square	5h 11m	11:31pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Oban to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

94 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $51	Average Duration4h 58m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $87	Average Duration4h 14m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $32	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oban and Edinburgh?

Stops in Oban

A
Oban Bus Stances Outside Train Station
The Waterfront Restaurant, Railway Pier, Oban, Argyll and Bute PA34 4LW, UK

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Megabus Oban Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Uncomplicated. Bus was on time. Very polite bus driver. Nice journey from Oban to Edinburgh.

Franz V.

September 14, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oban to Edinburgh by bus

How far is Oban from Edinburgh?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$44

11/20

$44

Today

$42

11/22

$42

11/23

$42

11/24

$38

11/25

$38

11/26

$38

The cheapest trip from Oban to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $53 for a bus ticket from Oban to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-24.