The average train between Irvine and Oban takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Irvine 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 every 4 hours between Irvine and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Oban. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Irvine to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Irvine and Oban is 102.1 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 47m.