The average train between Kirkcaldy and Oban takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Oban at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Oban. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Kirkcaldy to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Kirkcaldy to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Oban train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Oban is 146.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 43m.