Ayr to Oban Trains

Ayr to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 13m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban

5h 6m

£51–86

Ayr to Oban train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:05 PM → 9:27 PM
4h 22m • 1 change
11:05 PM → 8:35 AM
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9h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:27 AM
4h • 1 change
9:35 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
3:35 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:27 AM
4h • 1 change
9:35 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
3:35 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:27 AM
4h • 1 change
9:35 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
3:35 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:27 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
3:35 PM → 7:40 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:04 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:27 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 9:24 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:00 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
9h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:27 AM
4h • 1 change
9:35 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
3:35 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Ayr to Oban train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:05 PM → 9:27 PM

11:05 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:27 AM

9:35 AM → 1:45 PM

11:05 AM → 3:28 PM

3:35 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:27 AM

9:35 AM → 1:45 PM

11:05 AM → 3:28 PM

3:35 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:27 AM

9:35 AM → 1:45 PM

11:05 AM → 3:28 PM

3:35 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 11:27 AM

9:35 AM → 1:43 PM

11:05 AM → 3:28 PM

3:35 PM → 7:40 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:04 PM

11:15 AM → 3:27 PM

5:15 PM → 9:24 PM

11:00 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:27 AM → 11:27 AM

9:35 AM → 1:45 PM

11:05 AM → 3:28 PM

3:35 PM → 7:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban

Where to next?

Train trips from Ayr

Train trips to Oban

Alternative transport options

11:05 PM → 8:35 AM
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11:00 PM → 8:35 AM
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