The average train between Newquay and Oban takes 20h 3m and the fastest train takes 14h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Newquay 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 4 times a day between Newquay and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newquay is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Oban at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Par and take an average of 20h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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21h 6m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Newquay 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 Newquay to Oban. However, there are services departing from Par station and arriving at Oban station via Plymouth station, Birmingham New Street station, Warrington Bank Quay station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
Newquay to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Newquay to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Newquay and Oban is 667.7 km. The road distance is 982 km.
You can take a train from Newquay to Oban via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 16h 1m.