The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Oban station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban is 290.2 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 33m.