The average train between Oban Station and Southampton takes 13h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban Station to Southampton. 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 twice daily between Oban Station and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban Station is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Southampton at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 13h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oban Station to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Oban Station station and arriving at Southampton station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
Oban Station to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban Station to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Oban Station to Southampton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban Station and Southampton is 668.4 km. The road distance is 924 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Southampton Central via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 9m.