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Oban Station to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban Station and Carlisle takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban Station to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 22m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Oban Station to Carlisle train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Oban Station and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban Station is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper5h 4m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper5h 4m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper5h 4m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper5h 4m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 29m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine Express14h 3m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 35m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban Station to Carlisle? 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: 195.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Oban Station, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Oban to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 44m.

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