The average train between Oban and Aberystwyth takes 14h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. 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 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 14h 11m. 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
Oban to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Oban to Aberystwyth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Oban and Aberystwyth is 453.8 km. The road distance is 723 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Aberystwyth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 11h 24m.
