The average train between Tain and Oban takes 13h 8m 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.
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 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
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 8m.
Tain to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
Tain to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Tain to Oban train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
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, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 18m.