The average train between Oban and Carlisle takes 5h 27m 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.
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 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Oban to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Oban to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Carlisle is 232.1 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 44m.
