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The average train between Bedford and Oban takes 12h 15m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bedford 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.

12h 15m
Duration
581 mi
Distance
£251
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
10h 24m
£196–312

Bedford to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bedford and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 12m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 57m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 12m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 57m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 12m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 57m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 12m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 57m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 48m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 59m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail18h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 55m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail14h 55m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail17h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 12m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 57m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail9h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford 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.

Map of how to get from Bedford to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 580.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 15m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Oban via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 24m.

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