The average train between Oban Station and Stranraer takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban Station to Stranraer. 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 3 times a day between Oban Station and Stranraer. 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 Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oban Station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Oban Station station and arriving at Stranraer station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Oban Station to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban Station to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
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The distance between Oban Station and Stranraer is 170 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Stranraer via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 49m.