The average train between Inverness Station and Oban takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness Station to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Inverness Station and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness Station is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness Station to Oban. However, there are services departing from Inverness Station station and arriving at Oban station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Inverness Station to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness Station to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Inverness Station to Oban train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness Station and Oban is 140.6 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Oban via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h.