The average train between Oban and Carnoustie takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Carnoustie. 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 Carnoustie. 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 Carnoustie at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Carnoustie station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Oban to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carnoustie station.
Book your Oban to Carnoustie train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Carnoustie is 170 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Carnoustie via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 41m.