The average bus between Oban and Tain takes 5h 18m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oban to Tain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Oban and Tain. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Tain at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 2m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Oban to Tain? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Tain. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Tain station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Oban to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.
Oban to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Tain Post Office station.
The distance between Oban and Tain is 177.3 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Tain Post Office via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 23m.