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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Inverness is to bus via Station Road which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 41m.

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. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Oban to Inverness?

The distance between Oban and Inverness is 237 miles. The road distance is 107.4 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 and train which takes 6h 42m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls 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 7h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Oban to Inverness bus arrive?

Oban to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Inverness by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus megabus 978
2. Take the train from Stirling to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 42m
£31–95
Bus via Station Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 975 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
7h 41m
£22–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
7h 6m
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Invernesscar 106.8 mi
2h 20m
£27–38
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 55m
£35–99

Oban to Inverness by bus and train

9Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Inverness.

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Distance: 235.9 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth in around 7h 55m.

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