The average train between Inverness and Oban takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Inverness and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Oban. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Inverness to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Inverness to Oban train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Inverness and Oban is 140.4 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 43m.