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Hereford to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Oban takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Hereford 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.

11h 20m
Duration
419 mi
Distance
£173
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hereford to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
9h 53m
£143–235

Hereford to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Hereford and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 33m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 31m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hereford 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.

Map of how to get from Hereford to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 419.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 20m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 53m.

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