The average train between Oban and Elgin takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Oban to Elgin. 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 once daily between Oban and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Elgin station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Oban to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
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The distance between Oban and Elgin is 189.3 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Elgin via Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 12m.
