The average train between Colwyn Bay and Oban takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay to Oban. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Oban station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
Colwyn Bay to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Oban train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Oban is 364.6 km. The road distance is 596 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Oban via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 49m.