Bus from Edinburgh to Oban
2 direct routes · about 224 min · first bus 08:15, last bus 21:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oban as of 15:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Ember | ~224 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:15 | 21:27 | Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | Bus Station (Stance 5) | Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling, Dunblane, Doune & 14 more |
| 978 | Scottish Citylink | ~242 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Pennyfuir Cemetery (opp) | Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling, Doune & 16 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 978 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Oban?
2 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Oban: the E15 (Ember), the 978 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the E15, 4 times each weekday — board at Haymarket Station (Stop HH) and get off at Bus Station (Stance 5), about 224 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Oban?
Around 224 minutes on the E15, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Edinburgh Airport, Ratho Station, Grangemouth, Stirling and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Oban?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:15 and the last around 21:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Oban?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.