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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Oban is to bus and line 919 bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 5h 27m.

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?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 2 and arriving at Highland Theatre via Drum Green, Filling Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Inverness to Oban?

The distance between Inverness and Oban is 115 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 and line 919 bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £16 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Inverness to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Oban bus from?

Inverness to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Drum Green 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 and line 919 bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Inverness to Oban bus arrive?

Inverness to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Filling 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?

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Inverness to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 919 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 919 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Drum Green to Filling Stationbus 919
2. Take the bus from Filling Station to Bus Stationbus 919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatrebus 918
5h 27m
£17–28
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 to Obantrain
8h 3m
£40–142
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Obancar 106.8 mi
2h 20m
£27–38

Inverness to Oban by bus

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.3 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatre via Drum Green, Filling Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Oban via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 3m.

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