The average train between Oban and Annan takes 8h and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Annan. 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 Annan. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Annan at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Annan. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Annan station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Oban to Annan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Annan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Oban to Annan train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Oban and Annan is 210.7 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Annan via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 5h 58m.