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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN)
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Oban station (OBN) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. 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 train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £65.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h12 | 10:27 Oban station (OBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h13 | 12:43 Oban station (OBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h27 | 18:42 Oban station (OBN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 16:15. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 16:15 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Oban station (OBN) from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Oban station (OBN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oban station (OBN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Oban station (OBN)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- 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 booths are located on the concourse.
- 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.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:36 Saturday 05:00 - 20:36 Sunday 10:45 - 18:11
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / Station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Shore Street
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