The average train between Oban and Aberystwyth takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Aberystwyth. 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 and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via Glasgow Queen Street station, Crewe station and Shrewsbury station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
Oban to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
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The distance between Oban and Aberystwyth is 453.8 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Aberystwyth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 11h 30m.
