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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Tain is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Tain is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Tain. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Tain?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Tain. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Tain via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Oban to Tain?

The distance between Oban and Tain is 154 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Tain without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 25m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Oban to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Tain bus from?

Oban to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Tain train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Tain?

The best way to get from Oban to Tain is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Oban to Tain bus arrive?

Oban to Tain bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Oban to Tain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Tain is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Oban to Tain.

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

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Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 133+ hotels available in Tain.

Oban to Tain - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Tain by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
5h 25m
£32–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 49m
£23–32
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
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
10h 5m
£111–248
Drive 137.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Taincar 137.6 mi
2h 55m
£35–50

Oban to Tain by bus and train

21Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 153.1 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Tain via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 13m.

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