Rome2Rio

Oban to Thurso trains

Find Transport to Thurso

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Thurso takes 16h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 7m
Duration
422 mi
Distance
£215
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
  4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
12h 43m
£169–351

Oban to Thurso train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Oban and Thurso. 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 Thurso at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 16h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Thurso? 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 Thurso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 422.3 mi
  • Duration: 16h 7m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Thurso via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 12h 43m.

Operators