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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Oban

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

today
tomorrow
$23
Sunday
$44
Monday
$22
Tuesday
$23
Wednesday
$23
Thursday
$56

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 4h 14m 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:54 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $23
megabus 5h 8m 6:15 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:23 AM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $26
megabus 5h 4m 10:15 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 3:19 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $26
Scottish Citylink 3h 53m 9:01 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 12:54 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $44
Scottish Citylink 5h 2m 4:14 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 9:16 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $55

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 3h 53m 9:01 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 12:54 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Oban via Stirling, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      4h 11m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      6:30 PM
      Stirling
      Goosecroft Bus Station
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • megabus
      2h 44m
      0
      6:32 PM
      Stirling
      Goosecroft Bus Station
      9:16 PM
      Oban
      Bus Stop
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $30
    Travel time is 0h 18m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 4h 14m 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:54 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $22
megabus 5h 38m 5:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:23 AM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $25
megabus 5h 4m 10:15 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 3:19 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $25
Scottish Citylink 5h 32m 5:51 AM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 11:23 AM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $35
Scottish Citylink 5h 17m 7:37 AM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 12:54 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $35

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 4h 14m 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:54 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $23
megabus 5h 38m 5:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:23 AM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $26
megabus 5h 4m 10:15 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 3:19 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $26
Scottish Citylink 5h 2m 4:14 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 9:16 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $55
Scottish Citylink 5h 26m 3:50 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 9:16 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 4h 14m 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:54 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $23
megabus 5h 38m 5:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 11:23 AM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $26
megabus 5h 4m 10:15 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 3:19 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $26
Scottish Citylink 5h 2m 4:14 PM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 9:16 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $55
Scottish Citylink 5h 26m 3:50 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 9:16 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 5h 26m 3:50 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 9:16 PM Oban Bus Stop  Economy $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Oban via Stirling, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Scottish Citylink
      7h 34m
      0
      1:17 PM
      Edinburgh
      Edingburgh - Queensferry Street
      2:46 PM
      Stirling
      Goosecroft Bus Station
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 1h 24m
    • Scottish Citylink
      4h 41m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Stirling
      Goosecroft Bus Station
      8:51 PM
      Oban
      Bus Stop
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      $28
    Travel time is 2h 8m longer, but you will save $21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Oban is $22 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Oban

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Oban are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Edinburgh to Oban. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Oban.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 27 buses from Edinburgh to Oban, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Oban, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Oban

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink and megabus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Oban in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Oban starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus $22
Fastest Bus 3h 53m
Earliest Bus 6:15 AM
Latest Bus 3:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 93.5 miles
Bus Companies Scottish Citylink and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Oban

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Oban: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$23
Sunday 07/26
$44
Monday 07/27
$56
Tuesday 07/28
$44
Wednesday 07/29
$23
Thursday 07/30
$56
Friday 07/31
$23
Saturday 08/01
$44
Sunday 08/02
$56
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
$56
Thursday 08/06
$23
Friday 08/07
$56
Saturday 08/08
$23
Sunday 08/09
$56
Monday 08/10
$56
Tuesday 08/11
$23
Wednesday 08/12
$44
Thursday 08/13
$23
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Oban

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Oban, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $22, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Oban. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Oban, with $22. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Oban

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 Edinburgh to Oban 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 Edinburgh to Oban, 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 buses from Edinburgh to Oban are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Oban

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Oban from our users.

megabus from Edinburgh to Oban

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Edinburgh to Oban:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 4h 11m
Earliest Bus 6:15 AM
Last Bus 5:05 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 6/28/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Edinburgh - Oban

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All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Oban

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Oban.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Oban

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Oban bus

How much does a Edinburgh Oban bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 4h 14m to reach Oban. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oban.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Oban each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Oban bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Oban take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Oban is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 3h 53m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Oban?

The earliest bus arriving in Oban from Edinburgh starts at 6:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Oban?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Oban starts at 3:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Oban route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Oban, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Oban?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Oban 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 and megabus.

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

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

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Oban 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 traveling 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 Edinburgh to Oban on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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