Bus Oban to Edinburgh: Compare prices and save money

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 or megabus for the next days.

today

$29

tomorrow

$28

Wednesday

$36

Thursday

$29

Friday

$28

Saturday

$29

Sunday

$28

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 2m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:57 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/27/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/27/2026 12:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
megabus	4h 10m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/27/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/27/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
megabus	5h 23m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:18 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/27/2026 12:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
Scottish Citylink	5h 2m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	2:22 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$56	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/27/2026 9:20:00 AM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/27/2026 2:22:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 2m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:57 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/28/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/28/2026 12:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
megabus	4h 10m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/28/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/28/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
megabus	5h 23m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:18 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/28/2026 12:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/28/2026 6:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
Scottish Citylink	5h 2m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	2:22 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$56	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/28/2026 9:20:00 AM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/28/2026 2:22:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	5h 2m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:57 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/29/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/29/2026 12:57:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
Scottish Citylink	5h 23m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:18 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/29/2026 12:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/29/2026 6:18:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
Scottish Citylink	5h 11m	6:20 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	11:31 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/29/2026 6:20:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/29/2026 11:31:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 11m
Scottish Citylink	4h 0m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	1:20 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Basic	$54	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/29/2026 9:20:00 AM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/29/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Scottish Citylink	5h 2m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	2:22 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$56	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/29/2026 9:20:00 AM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/29/2026 2:22:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 2m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:57 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/30/2026 12:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
megabus	4h 10m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/30/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
megabus	5h 23m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:18 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 12:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/30/2026 6:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
Scottish Citylink	4h 55m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:50 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 7:55:00 AM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/30/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Scottish Citylink	5h 15m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:10 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 4/30/2026 12:55:00 PM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 4/30/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 2m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:57 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 12:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
megabus	4h 10m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
megabus	5h 23m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:18 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 12:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 6:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 23m
Scottish Citylink	4h 55m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:50 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 7:55:00 AM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Scottish Citylink	5h 15m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:10 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/1/2026 12:55:00 PM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/1/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 2m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:57 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/2/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/2/2026 12:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
megabus	4h 10m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/2/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/2/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
megabus	5h 21m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:16 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$29	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/2/2026 12:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/2/2026 6:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m
Scottish Citylink	4h 55m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:50 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/2/2026 7:55:00 AM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/2/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Scottish Citylink	5h 13m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:08 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/2/2026 12:55:00 PM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/2/2026 6:08:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	5h 2m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:57 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/3/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/3/2026 12:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 2m
megabus	4h 10m	9:20 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/3/2026 9:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/3/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
megabus	5h 21m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:16 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$28	A Bus from megabus goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/3/2026 12:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/3/2026 6:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m
Scottish Citylink	4h 55m	7:55 AM	Oban	Bus Stop	12:50 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/3/2026 7:55:00 AM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/3/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Scottish Citylink	5h 13m	12:55 PM	Oban	Bus Stop	6:08 PM	Edinburgh	Edingburgh - Queensferry Street	Basic	$36	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Bus Stop, Oban (United Kingdom) at 5/3/2026 12:55:00 PM to Edingburgh - Queensferry Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/3/2026 6:08:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 13m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Oban to Edinburgh is $18 on 5/20/2026. Flexible travelers 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Oban to Edinburgh. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Oban and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 29 buses from Oban to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Oban and Edinburgh, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Oban to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink and megabus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Oban to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Oban to Edinburgh starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:55 AM
Latest Bus	6:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	93.5 miles
Bus Companies	Scottish Citylink and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Oban to Edinburgh

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Oban for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

$29

Tuesday 04/28

$56

Wednesday 04/29

$54

Thursday 04/30

$29

Friday 05/01

$36

Saturday 05/02

$29

Sunday 05/03

$36

Monday 05/04

$28

Tuesday 05/05

$36

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$18

Saturday 05/09

$54

Sunday 05/10

$18

Monday 05/11

$56

Tuesday 05/12

$18

Wednesday 05/13

$18

Thursday 05/14

$54

Friday 05/15

$36

Saturday 05/16

$46

Sunday 05/17

$56

Monday 05/18

$36

Tuesday 05/19

$54

Wednesday 05/20

$18

Thursday 05/21

$56

Friday 05/22

$36

Saturday 05/23

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 $18, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Oban to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Oban to Edinburgh, with $28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

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 buses from Oban to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Oban to Edinburgh

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

megabus from Oban to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	$28
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:55 AM
Last Bus	6:20 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	4/23/2026

Scottish Citylink from Oban to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Bus	9:20 AM
Last Bus	6:20 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	4/21/2026

All bus stations and stops in Oban and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 5h 2m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

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

Every day, the Oban to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Oban to Edinburgh is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Oban to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Oban starts at 7:55 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 Oban to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Oban for Edinburgh starts at 6:20 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 Oban Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Oban to Edinburgh, 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 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 and megabus.

What can I take with me on the Oban to Edinburgh 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 Oban Edinburgh 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 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 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 Oban to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Oban and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips 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.

Economy

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

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!