The average train between Oban and Inverness takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Inverness. 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 4 times a day between Oban and Inverness. 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 Inverness at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Inverness? 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 Oban to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Inverness station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Perth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Oban to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
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The distance between Oban and Inverness is 140.4 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth in around 7h 52m.