Is there a direct bus from Edinburgh to Oban?

Is there a direct bus from Edinburgh to Oban?

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Oban? No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Princes Street and arriving at Oban, Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Does Oban have a train station?

Although Oban has four platforms, most trains to and from Glasgow on the West Highland Line use platform 3. The station building has a staffed ticket counter and toilets, and provides access to all platforms, with ramps for step-free access throughout.

What train line is Oban on?

West Highland Line
West Highland Line: Glasgow to Oban or Fort William and Mallaig. Considered by many to be the most scenic rail journey in the world, the West Highland Line leaves Glasgow behind and delves deep into the wild west coast.

What is there to see between Oban and Edinburgh?

Best stops along Oban to Edinburgh drive

• Highland Titles Nature Reserve. Nature preserve.
• Jacobite Steam Train Photopoint. Scenic spot.
• Nevis Range Mountain Resort. Ski resort.
• Ben Nevis. On 3 lists.
• Inveraray Castle. On 1 list.
• Inveraray Jail. History museum.
• Benmore Botanic Garden. Park.
• Glencoe Mountain Resort. On 1 list.

What is Oban known for?

Gateway to the Isles
Oban is best known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’, thanks to its role as a hub for tourists departing to the islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides.

Is Oban a nice place to live?

People & community spirit. Like many communities, Oban has experienced its fair share of tragedy in recent years, but what that has demonstrated is that, in times of need, Oban has a very strong community spirit where everybody pulls together and people seem to genuinely care about each other. Low crime.

Is Oban Scotland worth visiting?

Oban is one of Scotland’s gems, a fun town with plenty to see and a great base to explore some of the most important prehistoric, historic and scenic locations in Western Europe; and whether by rail, road or boat it should be on any itinerary.

When did Oban station open?

1 July 1880
Oban station opened on 1 July 1880. A ticket platform (long since disused but still in situ) was located on the west side of the single line, about 1⁄2 mile (800 m) to the south.

Is Oban in the Scottish Highlands?

Oban is also the unofficial capital of the West Highlands being the main town in the area serving many smaller towns and town and villages. Oban is popular with holiday makers and is a great place to stay in Scotland.

How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Oban?

3 hours
The trip from Glasgow to Oban is one of finest in Scotland. With an average journey time of just over 3 hours it is part of the world famous West Highland Line which also heads off to Mallaig via Glencoe and Fort William.

How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Oban?

Trains from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Oban start at £15.90 one-way when you book in advance. Plan your journey online to see the cheapest train tickets to Oban for your chosen travel times.

How long is the journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Oban?

The average journey time from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Oban is 5 hours 3 minutes. Journey times might be slightly longer on weekends and Bank Holidays. Use our online journey planner or download a timetable for more details. How many trains a day are there from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Oban?

How do I get from Oban to the mainland?

The island is linked to the mainland by a Caledonian MacBrayne passenger ferry from the Gallanach Road (about 3 km SW of Oban) from where tracks lead to the scattered settlements in the centre and south of the island.

What are the train stations in Scotland?

Quick stations Aberdeen Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow Central Glasgow QS Inverness Perth Stirling