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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Oban takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Edinburgh to Oban bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:22 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 38m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 11m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily.

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