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The average train between Harwich and Oban takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Harwich 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.

12h 31m
Duration
566 mi
Distance
£228
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
11h 10m
£160–335

Harwich to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Harwich and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail16h 9m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperScotRail14h • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 16m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail11h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail16h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail11h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail20h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 27m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail15h 40m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperScotRail14h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 16m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail11h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail16h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 16m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail11h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail16h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 16m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail11h 1m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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.

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  • Distance: 566.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Oban via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 10m.

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