The average train between Oban and Ayr takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Ayr. 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 Ayr. 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 Ayr at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Ayr station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Oban to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
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The distance between Oban and Ayr is 118.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 23m.
