The average train between Arbroath and Oban takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Arbroath to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Arbroath and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Oban. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Arbroath to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Arbroath to Oban train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Arbroath and Oban is 177.9 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 55m.