Gretna to Oban Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna and Oban takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Gretna 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.

7h 31m
Duration: 205 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban

6h 1m

£62–131

Gretna to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Gretna and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Gretna is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:33 PM → 11:27 AM
Arrives next day
11h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:38 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
4:26 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:38 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
4:26 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:28 AM → 1:43 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 7:40 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
4:26 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:26 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
7:27 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:15 AM → 11:27 AM
11h 12m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:38 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
2:23 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
4:26 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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