The average train between Oban and Tain takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 9h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Tain. 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 3 times a day between Oban and Tain. 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 Tain at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Tain? 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 Tain. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Tain station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
Oban to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Tain train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tain station.
Book your Oban to Tain train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Oban and Tain is 177.3 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Tain via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 10h 5m.