The average train between Thurso and Oban takes 15h 5m and the fastest train takes 12h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Oban. 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 twice daily between Thurso and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Oban. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Oban station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
Thurso to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Thurso and Oban is 268.9 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Oban via Inverness and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 19m.
