Galashiels to Oban Trains

Galashiels to Oban trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Oban takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels 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.

6h 23m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain

6h 5m

£56–110

Galashiels to Oban train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Galashiels and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Oban at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:23 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
2:24 PM → 7:40 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:52 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
3:52 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Galashiels to Oban train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:23 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM

8:24 AM → 1:45 PM

9:54 AM → 3:28 PM

1:54 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM

8:24 AM → 1:45 PM

9:54 AM → 3:28 PM

1:54 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM

8:24 AM → 1:45 PM

9:54 AM → 3:28 PM

1:54 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM

8:24 AM → 1:45 PM

9:54 AM → 3:28 PM

1:54 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:27 AM

7:53 AM → 1:43 PM

9:53 AM → 3:28 PM

2:24 PM → 7:40 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:52 AM → 3:27 PM

3:52 PM → 9:24 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban

Galashiels to Oban trains

Find Transport to Oban

Trip Overview

Train

Galashiels to Oban train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:23 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM

8:24 AM → 1:45 PM

9:54 AM → 3:28 PM

1:54 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM

8:24 AM → 1:45 PM

9:54 AM → 3:28 PM

1:54 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM

8:24 AM → 1:45 PM

9:54 AM → 3:28 PM

1:54 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:54 AM → 11:27 AM

8:24 AM → 1:45 PM

9:54 AM → 3:28 PM

1:54 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:27 AM

7:53 AM → 1:43 PM

9:53 AM → 3:28 PM

2:24 PM → 7:40 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:52 AM → 3:27 PM

3:52 PM → 9:24 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban

Where to next?

Train trips from Galashiels

Train trips to Oban

Alternative transport options

10:23 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day