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Galashiels to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Oban takes 6h 24m 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 24m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
5h 59m
£63–146

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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 59m.

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