The average train between Oban and Dumfries takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Dumfries. 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 Dumfries. 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 Dumfries at 4:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Dumfries station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Oban to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Oban to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Dumfries is 189.7 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 59m.
