The average train between Grantham and Oban takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Grantham 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 Grantham and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Grantham 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 Grantham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Oban station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Grantham to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Oban station.
Book your Grantham to Oban train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Grantham and Oban is 498.1 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Oban via York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 24m.