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Oban to Edinburgh train route details
What are the next train times from Oban to Edinburgh?
Discover all upcoming Oban to Edinburgh services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
08:56 Oban | 13:04 Edinburgh (Waverley) |  | Find Tickets |
12:11 Oban | 16:36 Edinburgh (Waverley) | | Find Tickets |
14:41 Oban | 18:55 Edinburgh (Waverley) | | Find Tickets |
18:11 Oban | 22:34 Edinburgh (Waverley) | | Find Tickets |
20:39 Oban | 00:33 +1Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Oban to Edinburgh
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Book in advance
Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Oban to Edinburgh. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
Season tickets for frequent travellers
Regular commuters travelling between Oban and Edinburgh - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Provides a more affordable and flexible way to travel by steering clear of weekday rush hours
Return train tickets
Allows travel for both the outbound and return legs of your journey on the same route
Season tickets
With weekly, monthly, and annual versions, these tickets provide unlimited travel between two stations and typically reduce fares by about 1/3
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