What's the distance between Edinburgh and Oban by coach?

The journey from Edinburgh to Oban by coach covers an approximate distance of 93 miles (150 km).

What is the best way to go from Edinburgh to Oban without a car?

The best way to go from Edinburgh to Oban without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Edinburgh to Oban from £21 | Compare & Save up to 50%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Oban on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 8m	11:23	Oban - Station Square	Cheapest
Bus	17:43	Edinburgh Airport	3h 34m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	Fastest
Bus	17:05	Bus Station	4h 12m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	10:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 4m	15:19	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	15:45	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 6m	20:51	Oban - Station Square	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Oban on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 8m	11:23	Oban - Station Square	Cheapest
Bus	17:43	Edinburgh Airport	3h 34m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	Fastest
Bus	17:05	Bus Station	4h 12m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	10:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 4m	15:19	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	15:45	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 6m	20:51	Oban - Station Square	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Oban on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 4m	15:19	Oban - Station Square	Cheapest
Bus	17:43	Edinburgh Airport	3h 34m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	Fastest
Bus	17:05	Bus Station	4h 12m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	06:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 8m	11:23	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	15:45	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 6m	20:51	Oban - Station Square	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Oban on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 8m	11:23	Oban - Station Square	Cheapest
Bus	17:43	Edinburgh Airport	3h 34m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	Fastest
Bus	17:05	Bus Station	4h 12m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	10:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 4m	15:19	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	15:45	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 6m	20:51	Oban - Station Square	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Oban on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 8m	11:23	Oban - Station Square	Cheapest
Bus	17:43	Edinburgh Airport	3h 34m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	Fastest
Bus	17:05	Bus Station	4h 12m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	10:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 4m	15:19	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	15:45	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 6m	20:51	Oban - Station Square	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Oban on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 8m	11:23	Oban - Station Square	Cheapest
Bus	17:43	Edinburgh Airport	3h 34m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	Fastest
Bus	17:05	Bus Station	4h 12m	21:17	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	10:15	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 4m	15:19	Oban - Station Square	No tags
Bus	15:45	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 6m	20:51	Oban - Station Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:48 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Oban

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Oban. The journey takes about 4 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

4h 51mAverage duration

94 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£24 - £46	Average duration4h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£23 - £69	Average duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £16	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £24

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Oban?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Oban

A - Oban Bus Stances Outside Train Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Edinburgh to Oban

What's the distance between Edinburgh and Oban by coach?
The journey from Edinburgh to Oban by coach covers an approximate distance of 93 miles (150 km).
What is the best way to go from Edinburgh to Oban without a car?
The best way to go from Edinburgh to Oban without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

18/11

£25

19/11

£25

Today

£25

21/11

£23

22/11

£21

23/11

£21

24/11

£21

25/11

£21

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Oban was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Oban as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £21 to £42 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Oban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-23.