The average bus between Oban and Elgin takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 21m. 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 3:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want 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 5h 28m.
Oban to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.
Oban to Elgin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Elgin West Road station.
The distance between Oban and Elgin is 189.3 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street in around 4h 56m.