The average train between Inverness and Oban Station takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Oban Station. 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 and Oban Station. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Oban Station 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.


7h 7m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


6h 50m • 2 changes


6h 37m • 2 changes


7h 7m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


6h 50m • 2 changes


6h 37m • 2 changes


7h 7m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


6h 50m • 2 changes


6h 37m • 2 changes


7h 7m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


6h 50m • 2 changes


6h 37m • 2 changes


6h 59m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


6h 52m • 2 changes


6h 37m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Oban Station? 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 train from Inverness to Oban Station. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Oban Station station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Inverness to Oban Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Oban Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Inverness to Oban Station train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Oban Station is 140.8 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.