The average train between Kilmarnock and Oban takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Oban. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Oban station via Oban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Kilmarnock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Kilmarnock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Oban train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Oban is 108.1 km. The road distance is 188 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 3h 5m.