The average train between Oban and Cardiff takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Oban to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Oban and Cardiff is 568.9 km. The road distance is 743 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 10h 38m.
