Oban to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Carlisle takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 59m
Duration: 196 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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4h 44m

£59–124

Oban to Carlisle train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Carlisle. 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 Carlisle at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:11 PM → 4:47 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 12:28 AM
Arrives next day
7h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:46 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:17 AM → 10:33 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 5:08 PM
4h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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