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Oban to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Dumfries takes 6h 51m 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.

6h 51m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 59m
£67–114

Oban to Dumfries train times

Trains run 5 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 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 48m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 48m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 48m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 48m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 45m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 48m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 44m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 48m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Dumfries? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Oban to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oban to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 59m.

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