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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Oban
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€70
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
150 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Oban is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Oban will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Oban without transferring at least once.
Y66758 · Y6708809:30AM4h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)01:43PMOban station (OBN)
€701One-way
1 transfer
Y66853 · Y6711201:45PM5h57
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)07:42PMOban station (OBN)
€701One-way
1 transfer
Y66804 · Y6708011:15AM4h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)03:28PMOban station (OBN)
€701One-way
1 transfer
Y66758 · Y6708809:30AM4h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)01:43PMOban station (OBN)
€701One-way
1 transfer
Y66804 · Y6708011:15AM4h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)03:28PMOban station (OBN)
€701One-way
1 transfer
Y66853 · Y6711201:45PM5h57
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)07:42PMOban station (OBN)
€701One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Oban
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 150 km
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€67 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Edinburgh to Oban train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:57 PM
Last updated at 10:57 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y66758 · Y67088 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h13 | 1:43 PM Oban station (OBN) | 1 transfer | |
| Y66804 · Y67080 | On time 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h13 | 3:28 PM Oban station (OBN) | 1 transfer | |
| Y66853 · Y67112 | On time 1:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 7:42 PM Oban station (OBN) | 1 transfer | |
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to Oban?
The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to Oban is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to Oban route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Oban per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to Oban.
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from €23Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Oban
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Oban run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 20:39 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh to Oban trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Oban from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 12m
Cheapest Price
€60
ScotRail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
Trains from Edinburgh to Oban
ScotRail operates trains from Edinburgh to Oban, with one change required at Glasgow Queen Street for the West Highland Line. There are five connections daily, the first leaving Edinburgh just after 7:00 a.m and the last departing the capital around 5:00 p.m. Journey times are a little over four hours. Train services run to a slightly reduced Sunday timetable, with the first departure leaving shortly past 8:00 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Oban?
Departure Station: Edinburgh Waverley Waverley station is located in the centre of the capital, with bus and tram stops close to the entrance on Princes Street. Night buses stop nearby on Waverley Bridge. There is a taxi rank close to the station concourse.
Arrival Station: Oban Oban station is situated close to the waterfront, about five minutes walk from the shopping area and very close to the ferry terminal. The nearby bus interchange on Station Road offers connections around the town and region. Taxis are hired from the rank by the entrance.
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Oban
FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Oban easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Oban.
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Oban can start from as little as €23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Oban is €62; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Edinburgh to Oban is 4 h 12 min to travel the 149 km long journey, with around there are 4 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Oban leaves at 05: 11. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Oban leaves at 20: 50.
There are 4 trains a day from Edinburgh to Oban which require at least one change with ScotRail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Edinburgh to Oban train with ScotRail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between Edinburgh and Oban as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 50.
A trip to Oban from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 12 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Oban by train is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Oban including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Oban
Edinburgh
Oban
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Oban.
Haymarket
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Edinburgh Park
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
7 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Edinburgh Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
Slateford
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Address
Slateford station, Meggetgate, off A70 Slateford Road, Slateford, City of Edinburgh, EH14 1BXDistance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Slateford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
Edinburgh Gateway
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
Distance to city center
7 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Oban is Connel Ferry. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Connel Ferry for your journey to Oban from Edinburgh.
Connel Ferry
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Rough ground
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
Public transit options for Connel Ferry
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from A85 at the Falls Of Lora hotel
Oban
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:36 Saturday 05:00 - 20:36 Sunday 10:45 - 18:11
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Due to COVID-19, toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / Station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Oban
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Shore Street
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