What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness Station to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness Station to Oban is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness Station to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Inverness Station to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness Station and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness Station and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness Station to Oban. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Inverness Station to Oban?

The distance between Inverness Station and Oban is 111 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness Station to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness Station to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £12 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Inverness Station to Oban?

The bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Inverness Station to Oban bus from?

Inverness Station to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness Station to Oban train from?

Inverness Station to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness Station to Oban?

The best way to get from Inverness Station to Oban is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Inverness Station to Oban bus arrive?

Inverness Station to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness Station to Oban train arrive?

Inverness Station to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness Station to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness Station to Oban is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Inverness Station to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness Station to Oban?

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There are 3 ways to get from Inverness Station to Oban by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
3h 31m
£12–18
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 26m
£107–200
Drive 107.2 mi
1. Drive from Inverness Station to Obancar 107.2 mi
2h 22m
£27–39

Inverness Station to Oban by foot and bus

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Distance: 110.2 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 26m.

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