The average train between Oban and Durham takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 35m • 2 changes

6h 56m • 2 changes

6h 40m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Durham. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Durham station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Oban to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.
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The distance between Oban and Durham is 305.2 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Durham via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 33m.