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Elgin to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Oban takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.

10h 2m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
£167
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
  2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
9h 1m
£137–267

Elgin to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Elgin and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 316.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Oban via Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 1m.

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