Bus and Coach from Oban to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Oban to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Oban to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink for the next days.

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£35

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Saturday

£35

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£35

Monday

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	4h 58m	07:55	Oban	Bus Stop	12:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 07:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:53:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m
Scottish Citylink	5h 13m	12:55	Oban	Bus Stop	18:08	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:08:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
Scottish Citylink	5h 11m	18:20	Oban	Bus Stop	23:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 18:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 11m
Scottish Citylink	4h 0m	09:20	Oban	Bus Stop	13:20	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:20:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Scottish Citylink	5h 12m	09:20	Oban	Bus Stop	14:32	Edinburgh	Beechmount Balgreen Road	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:20:00 to Beechmount Balgreen Road, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:32:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	4h 58m	07:55	Oban	Bus Stop	12:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 07:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:53:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 58m
Scottish Citylink	5h 13m	12:55	Oban	Bus Stop	18:08	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 12:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:08:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m
Scottish Citylink	5h 11m	18:20	Oban	Bus Stop	23:31	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 18:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 23:31:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 11m
Scottish Citylink	5h 12m	09:20	Oban	Bus Stop	14:32	Edinburgh	Beechmount Balgreen Road	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:20:00 to Beechmount Balgreen Road, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 14:32:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
Scottish Citylink	5h 5m	09:20	Oban	Bus Stop	14:25	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 09:20:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	4h 0m	09:20	Oban	Bus Stop	13:20	Edinburgh	Haymarket Coach Stop	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:20:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Scottish Citylink	5h 12m	09:20	Oban	Bus Stop	14:32	Edinburgh	Beechmount Balgreen Road	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:20:00 to Beechmount Balgreen Road, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:32:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
Scottish Citylink	4h 13m	16:20	Oban	Bus Stop	20:33	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 16:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:33:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 13m
Scottish Citylink	5h 2m	09:20	Oban	Bus Stop	14:22	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	£37	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:20:00 to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 14:22:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
Scottish Citylink	3h 55m	16:20	Oban	Bus Stop	20:15	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	Basic	£43	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 16:20:00 to Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Oban to Edinburgh is £22 on 03/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Oban and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Oban and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Oban to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Oban and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 coaches from Oban to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Oban and Edinburgh, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Oban to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink that travel 7 times every day by bus from Oban to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Oban to Edinburgh starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Coach	07:55
Latest Coach	16:20
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	150.4 km
Coach Companies	Scottish Citylink

Cheapest coach connections from Oban to Edinburgh

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Oban for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days.

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Tuesday

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Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£43

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£35

Sunday 21/12

£35

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£40

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£22

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£22

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Oban to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Oban to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Oban to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £35.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Oban to Edinburgh, with £35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £35.

How to save money travelling from Oban to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Oban to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Oban to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Oban to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Oban and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Oban and Edinburgh.

Bus Stop

Station Road

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Oban to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Oban to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Oban to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Oban to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Oban - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Oban - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £22 and takes 4h 58m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Oban to Edinburgh?

The connection Oban to Edinburgh is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £43. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Oban - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Oban to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Oban take?

The quickest coach from Oban to Edinburgh is provided by Scottish Citylink and takes 3h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Oban to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Oban at 07:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Oban to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Oban at 16:20. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Oban - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Oban to Edinburgh can travel with Scottish Citylink. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Oban and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Oban?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Oban Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Oban Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Oban to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Oban to Edinburgh?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Oban to Edinburgh

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

More bus routes to Oban and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Oban and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!