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Oban to Nairn trains

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The average train between Oban and Nairn takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Nairn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 59m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Oban to Nairn train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Nairn. 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 Nairn at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail14h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRail12h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail14h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRail12h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail14h 31m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRail12h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail14h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRail12h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 41m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail18h 7m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail19h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 11m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRail16h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail8h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Nairn? 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.

Map of how to get from Oban to Nairn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Nairn, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oban to Nairn via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 8h 54m.

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