The average train between Oban and Forres takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Forres. 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 3 times a day between Oban and Forres. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Forres at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Forres. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Forres station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Oban to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
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The distance between Oban and Forres is 174.1 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Forres via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 7m.
