The average bus between Tain and Oban takes 8h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tain 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.
Buses run twice daily between Tain and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at County Carpets and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tain to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Oban. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Oban station via Oban Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Tain to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Tain to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Oban Bus Station.
The distance between Tain and Oban is 177.3 km. The road distance is 236 km.
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.