The average train between Ipswich and Oban takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 3 times a day between Ipswich and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Oban. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Oban station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Ipswich to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Ipswich to Oban train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Ipswich and Oban is 647.7 km. The road distance is 863 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Oban via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 17m.
