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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Inverness is to bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 4h 45m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from North Pier Car Park and arriving at Bus Station Stance 2 via Bus Station, Filling Station and Drum Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Oban to Inverness?

The distance between Oban and Inverness is 115 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £17 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Oban to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Inverness bus from?

Oban to Inverness bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from North Pier Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Inverness?

The best way to get from Oban to Inverness is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £17 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Oban to Inverness bus arrive?

Oban to Inverness bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Inverness train arrive?

Oban to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Inverness?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus 918
2. Take the bus from Filling Station to Drum Greenbus 919
4h 45m
£18–27
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 51m
£35–99
Drive 106.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Invernesscar 106.6 mi
2h 20m
£26–38

Oban to Inverness by bus

17Weekly Buses

4h 45mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Inverness.

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station Stance 2 via Bus Station, Filling Station, and Drum Green in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth in around 7h 51m.

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