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The average train between Newport and Oban takes 12h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Newport 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.

12h 33m
Duration
462 mi
Distance
£191
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
10h 43m
£158–258

Newport to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Newport and Oban. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 12h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 24m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 19m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 19m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 19m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 19m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newport 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.

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  • Distance: 462.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 43m.

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