Carlisle to Oban Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Oban takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

6h 10m
Duration: 196 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban

5h 26m

£58–124

Carlisle to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Carlisle and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:49 PM → 9:27 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
9:53 PM → 12:05 PM
Arrives next day
14h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:52 PM → 9:24 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
10:53 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:11 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 15m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:10 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.