How much is the bus ticket from Edinburgh to Oban?

The cheapest bus tickets from Edinburgh to Oban start at R 517. The average price for this route is around R 560. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Edinburgh to Oban?

The average bus journey time from Edinburgh to Oban is 5h 4m, covering a distance of 151 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 34m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Edinburgh to Oban route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edinburgh to Oban?

The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh to Oban at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 17:43.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edinburgh to Oban?

A bus trip from Edinburgh to Oban produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Edinburgh to Oban from R 451 | Compare & Save up to 51%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Oban on 7 December
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 8 December
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 9 December
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 10 December
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 11 December
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 12 December
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

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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 5 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just R 517, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 4mAverage duration

151 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 517 - R 1 005	Average duration5h 4m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 499 - R 1 493	Average duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 349 - R 349	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Oban?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
Visit page
D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Oban

A
Oban Bus Stances Outside Train Station
The Waterfront Restaurant, Railway Pier, Oban, Argyll and Bute PA34 4LW, UK

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54 283 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4283 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 R 517

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Oban by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Edinburgh to Oban?
The cheapest bus tickets from Edinburgh to Oban start at R 517. The average price for this route is around R 560. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Edinburgh to Oban?
The average bus journey time from Edinburgh to Oban is 5h 4m, covering a distance of 151 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 34m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Edinburgh to Oban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edinburgh to Oban?
The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh to Oban at 06:15. And the latest bus departs at 17:43.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edinburgh to Oban?
A bus trip from Edinburgh to Oban produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/12

R 560

06/12

R 539

Today

R 539

08/12

R 498

09/12

R 456

10/12

R 456

11/12

R 456

12/12

R 456

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Oban was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 456

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 R 456 to R 912 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 R 456, which is on 2025-12-09.