The average train between Oban and Nairn takes 11h 4m 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.
Trains run 3 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 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Nairn station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
Oban to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Oban to Nairn train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Oban and Nairn is 162.3 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Nairn via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 8h 56m.
