The average train between Carmarthen and Oban takes 17h 7m and the fastest train takes 11h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Carmarthen 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 Carmarthen and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmarthen is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 17h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Oban. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Oban station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
Carmarthen to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Carmarthen to Oban train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Carmarthen and Oban is 512.7 km. The road distance is 886 km.
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 52m.
