The average train between Tain and Oban takes 13h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Tain and Oban. The earliest departure is at 11:10 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 13h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Tain to Oban. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Oban station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
Tain to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
Tain to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Tain and Oban is 177.3 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Tain to Oban via Inverness, Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 45m.
