Dumfries to Oban Trains

Dumfries to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Oban takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

7h 52m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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

6h 5m

£67–111

Dumfries to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Dumfries and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:48 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
8:49 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
11h 46m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 46m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:50 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 34m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
12h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 40m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.

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Dumfries to Oban train times

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:48 AM → 3:28 PM

12:53 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

8:49 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 3:28 PM

12:53 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:43 PM

8:48 AM → 3:28 PM

12:53 PM → 7:40 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:50 PM → 9:24 PM

7:50 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 3:28 PM

12:53 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 3:28 PM

12:53 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:47 AM → 1:45 PM

8:48 AM → 3:28 PM

12:53 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban

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Train trips from Dumfries

Train trips to Oban

Alternative transport options

8:49 PM → 8:35 AM
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7:50 PM → 8:35 AM
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