The average train between Oban and Gretna Green takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Gretna Green. 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 3 times a day between Oban and Gretna Green. 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 Gretna Green at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Oban to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Oban and Gretna Green is 217.7 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 5h 45m.
