What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh Castle is to bus via George Street which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Corran Halls and arriving at George Street. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Oban to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Oban and Edinburgh Castle is 126 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.

How do I travel from Oban to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus via George Street which takes 3h 46m and costs £13 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Oban to Edinburgh Castle?

The bus from Corran Halls to George Street takes 3h 32m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Oban to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Oban to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Edinburgh Castle train from?

Oban to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Oban to Edinburgh Castle is to bus via George Street which takes 3h 46m and costs £13 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Oban to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Oban to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Oban to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

Oban to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Edinburgh Castle is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Oban to Edinburgh Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Oban to Edinburgh Castle?

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Oban to Edinburgh Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, or car

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Bus via George Street
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to George Streetbus Ember
3h 46m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 14m
£51–116
Drive 121 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Edinburgh Castlecar 121 mi
2h 34m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Princes Streetbus 978
4h 18m
£23–45

Oban to Edinburgh Castle by bus and foot

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Distance: 125.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to George Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Edinburgh Castle via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 14m.

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