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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Oban
Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
7 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Oban is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Oban will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
Of the 2 trains that leave Inverness for Oban every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 8 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Inverness to Oban
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 140 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£115 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Oban train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Oban trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:37 Inverness | 8h47 | 20:24 Oban | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:26 Inverness | 7h58 | 20:24 Oban | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Oban
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Trains from Inverness to Oban run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 16:11. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 16:11 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Oban trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Oban from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Oban train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Oban by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oban, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Oban
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Parking
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Rough ground
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from A85 at the Falls Of Lora hotel
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ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:36 Saturday 05:00 - 20:36 Sunday 10:45 - 18:11
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Due to COVID-19, toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / Station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Shore Street
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