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.
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.

5h 15m • 1 change
4h 30m • 1 change
4h 35m • 1 change
5h 6m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Oban Station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Oban Station to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban Station to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Oban Station and Carlisle is 231.9 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 44m.