The average train between Durham and Oban takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 5 times a day between Durham and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Oban station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Durham to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Durham to Oban train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Durham and Oban is 305.2 km. The road distance is 447 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 50m.