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Cardiff to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Oban takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 41m
Duration
474 mi
Distance
£195
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
10h 58m
£162–264

Cardiff to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Oban. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 43m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 43m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 43m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 43m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 43m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 47m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 474 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 58m.

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