The average train between Oban and Arbroath takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Arbroath. 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 4 times a day between Oban and Arbroath. 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 Arbroath at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Arbroath station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Oban to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
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The distance between Oban and Arbroath is 177.9 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Arbroath via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 38m.