How to travel from Oban to Inverness

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Compare train and bus for Oban to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $51.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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$128

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Cheapest

$40

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 0m

Average total duration

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6h 30m

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2h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from Oban to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $82 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Inverness:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Inverness costing on average $128 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Oban to Inverness is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oban and Inverness including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oban to Inverness among Omio's users.

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from Oban to Inverness

How to get from Oban to Inverness by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Oban to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ScotrailC14825 · C14694
    8:56 AM6h33
    Oban station (OBN)
    3:29 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ScotrailC14825 · C14694
    8:56 AM6h33
    Oban station (OBN)
    3:29 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ScotrailC14825 · C14694
    8:56 AM6h33
    Oban station (OBN)
    3:29 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ScotrailC14837_C14879 · W82824+London North Eastern RailwayG80228
    12:11 PM7h57
    Oban station (OBN)
    8:08 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oban to Inverness

Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oban to Inverness.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oban and Inverness including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oban to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $82 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Inverness:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Inverness costing on average $128 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Oban to Inverness is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Oban to Inverness is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Oban to Inverness is:
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oban and Inverness as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oban to Inverness:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oban station (OBN) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oban and arrive in Inverness.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oban to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Coast Motors, Ember to go to Inverness by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oban to Inverness:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Ember.
Omio customers who travel from Oban to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Fort William, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.

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