What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Oban is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Oban. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Oban via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Inverness to Oban?

The distance between Inverness and Oban is 111 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £12 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Oban?

The bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Oban bus from?

Inverness to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Oban train from?

Inverness to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Oban?

The best way to get from Inverness to Oban is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Inverness to Oban bus arrive?

Inverness to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Oban train arrive?

Inverness to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Oban is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Inverness to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

Inverness to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
3h 25m
£12–18
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
7h 53m
£91–216
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Obancar 106.8 mi
2h 20m
£27–38

Inverness to Oban by bus

22Weekly Buses

3h 25mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.9 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Oban via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 53m.

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