The average train between Oban and Birmingham takes 10h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Birmingham station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Oban to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Oban to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Oban and Birmingham is 494.6 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 8h 30m.
