The distance between Inverness and Oban is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Inverness to Oban by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Highland Theatre.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Stirling and then to Oban.
First ScotRail Service
There are several options for getting from Inverness to Oban by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Inverness and Oban is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Inverness and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Oban is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Oban. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stirling and Croy. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Inverness and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inverness and Oban. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort William Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach Highlands and West Coast Motors run regular bus services between Inverness and Oban. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Oban. We recommend that you take the bus to Fort William Bus Station and then to Oban Highland Theatre. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Inverness and Oban. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 35m | £24($28) | twice daily | 184km (114 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | £68($80) | once a week | 436km (271 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £30($36) | on demand | 172km (107 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach Highlands
West Coast Motors
First ScotRail Service
LNER
The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.