There are 3 ways to get from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
3h 18mDrive 107.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminalcar 107.5 mi
2h 21m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 59m£68–185
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Oban via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Inverness and Oban Ferry Terminal is 111 miles. The road distance is 108.1 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs .
The bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Oban Ferry Terminal, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Oban in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–40
- 1st Class
- £45–70
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £15–20
- 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–30
- 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–100
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.
Oban Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 2:55 PM in Inverness and 3:55 PM in Oban Ferry Terminal.
Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Inverness to Oban Ferry Terminal.
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