The average train between Oban and Fairlie takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Fairlie. 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 Fairlie. 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 Fairlie at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Oban to Fairlie? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Fairlie station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Oban to Fairlie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Fairlie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Fairlie station.
Book your Oban to Fairlie train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Fairlie is 83 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Fairlie via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 47m.