The average train between Oban and Edinburgh Castle takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 57m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Oban to Edinburgh Castle? 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 train from Oban to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Oban to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Oban to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Edinburgh Castle is 150 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Edinburgh Castle via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 14m.