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Trip Overview

The average train between Tain and Oban takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train 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.

12h 57m
Duration
316 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Tain to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Tain and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail17h 29m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail15h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail16h 48m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail16h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail16h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail16h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail16h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail16h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail16h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail16h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail16h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail16h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 59m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail8h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 316.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Tain to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 17m.

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