4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oban to Inverness
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oban to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oban to Inverness will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oban for Inverness every day 1 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 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 15 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 Oban to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Inverness 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 9m. 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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£113 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oban to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to Inverness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:11 Oban | 9h15 | 20:26 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oban to Inverness
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Trains from Oban to Inverness run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. 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 33m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 16:11 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Oban to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between Oban and Inverness 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: Oban to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and Inverness
Parking
Accessibility
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Information 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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ShoppingParking
DiningAccessibility
WC
HotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket 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
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation 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
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