The average train between Melksham and Oban takes 16h 40m and the fastest train takes 12h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham 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 Melksham and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Oban at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Chippenham and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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30h 49m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Melksham 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 Melksham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Oban station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
Melksham to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Melksham to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oban station.
Book your Melksham to Oban train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Melksham and Oban is 601.6 km. The road distance is 817 km.
You can take a train from Melksham to Oban via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 38m.