The average train between Barnstaple and Oban takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple 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 3 times a day between Barnstaple and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Oban at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Oban. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Oban station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
Barnstaple to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oban station.
Book your Barnstaple to Oban train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Oban is 600.5 km. The road distance is 952 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Oban via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 53m.
