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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Oban Bus Station via County Carpets and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Oban. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Oban via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Tain to Oban?

The distance between Tain and Oban is 154 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs £14 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Tain to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Oban bus from?

Tain to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Tain to Oban?

The best way to get from Tain to Oban is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £75 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Tain to Oban bus arrive?

Tain to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Tain to Oban train arrive?

Tain to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Tain to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Oban is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Tain to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 42m
£14–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
6h 1m
£11–74
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 9m
£55–185
Drive 137.8 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Obancar 137.8 mi
2h 55m
£35–50

Tain to Oban by train and bus

22Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 153.6 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Tain to Oban via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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