The cheapest and fastest trains from Oban to Inverness
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 2,518
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 4,133
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 6 h 22 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 7 h 17 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oban to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oban to Inverness will cost around ฿ 4,133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only ฿ 2,518.
To travel from Oban to Inverness you need to make at least one change.
C14850 · L872822:52 PM 7h50 Connel Ferry (CON) 10:42 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 2,518 1 One-way 1 change
C14850 · L872822:41 PM 8h01 Oban station (OBN) 10:42 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 2,556 1 One-way 1 change
C14828 · C146949:07 AM 6h22 Connel Ferry (CON) 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 4,888 1 One-way 1 change
C14839 · L87602+
G8022812:23 PM 7h45 Connel Ferry (CON) 8:08 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 4,888 1 One-way 2 changes
C14828 · C146948:56 AM 6h33 Oban station (OBN) 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 4,973 1 One-way 1 change
C14828 · C146949:07 AM 6h22 Connel Ferry (CON) 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 4,888 1 One-way 1 change
C14828 · C146948:56 AM 6h33 Oban station (OBN) 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 4,973 1 One-way 1 change
C14839 · L87602+
G8022812:23 PM 7h45 Connel Ferry (CON) 8:08 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 4,888 1 One-way 2 changes
C14850 · L872822:52 PM 7h50 Connel Ferry (CON) 10:42 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 2,518 1 One-way 1 change
C14839 · L87602+
G8022812:11 PM 7h57 Oban station (OBN) 8:08 PM Inverness station (INV) ฿ 4,973 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Oban to Inverness
Trains from Oban to Inverness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ฿ 1,854 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 16:11. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 1,854 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 4:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Oban to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to Inverness trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:11 AM Oban | 7h57 | 7:08 PM Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:11 PM Oban | 7h57 | 8:08 PM Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Oban and Inverness
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FAQs: Oban to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to Inverness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and Inverness
Most Oban to Inverness trains use the Oban to Inverness station pair. Use this guide to compare Oban and Inverness train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Oban station do trains to Inverness leave from?
Getting to Oban from Oban city centre
Oban train station facilities and services
Oban has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oban.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oban.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oban. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oban: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oban: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oban: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Connel Ferry from Oban city centre
Connel Ferry train station facilities and services
Connel Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Connel Ferry: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Connel Ferry: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Connel Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Rough ground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Inverness station do trains from Oban arrive at?
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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