What is the cheapest way to get from Tain to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Oban is to bus via County Carpets which costs £16 - £21 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Tain to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Tain to Oban is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Tain Post Office and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Oban. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Oban via Inverness and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Tain to Oban?

The distance between Tain and Oban is 150 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

How do I travel from Tain to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Tain to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs £19 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Tain to Oban?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Tain to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Oban bus from?

Tain to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Tain Post Office station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Oban?

The best way to get from Tain to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs £19 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £210 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Tain to Oban bus arrive?

Tain to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Tain to Oban train arrive?

Tain to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Tain to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Oban is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Tain to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Tain to Oban?

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There are 5 ways to get from Tain to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tain Post Office to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 29m
£19–27
Bus via County Carpets
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Corran Hallsbus Ember
6h
£16–21
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 44m
£122–208
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Obancar 138.1 mi
3h
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 42m
£29–45

Tain to Oban by bus

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.4 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Tain Post Office to Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tain to Oban via Inverness and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 44m.

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