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Outbound fromOban to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 5h 50m to travel from Oban to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 93 miles (150 km). There are normally 13 trains per day travelling from Oban to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £18.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:31 | |
| Departure station | Oban | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 13m | |
| Distance | 93 miles (150 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £18.80 | |
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Travelling from Oban to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
Looking to travel from Oban to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 50 minutes to travel from Oban to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 13 minutes though. You'll usually find 13 trains per day running along the 93 miles (150 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. ScotRail are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Edinburgh (Waverley) in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Oban to Edinburgh (Waverley) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £18.80.
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Cheap train tickets from Oban to Edinburgh (Waverley)
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Oban to Edinburgh (Waverley) is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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