The average train between Oban and Inverness takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Inverness. 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 Oban and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Inverness? 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 train from Oban to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Inverness station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Oban to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Oban to Inverness train tickets online with ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Oban and Inverness is 140.4 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth in around 7h 53m.