The average train between Birmingham and Oban takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 4 times a day between Birmingham and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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13h 28m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Birmingham to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Birmingham to Oban train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Birmingham and Oban is 494.6 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 25m.