The average bus between Oban and Elgin takes 7h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Oban and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Elgin? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Elgin station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Oban to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.
Oban to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
The distance between Oban and Elgin is 189.3 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 13m.