The average train between Ayr and Oban takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Ayr 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 every 4 hours between Ayr and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Oban at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Oban. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Ayr to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Ayr and Oban is 118.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 5m.