Oban to Gretna Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Gretna takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Gretna. 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 50m
Duration: 205 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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5h 45m

£62–130

Oban to Gretna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Gretna. 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 at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 9:22 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 9:22 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 9:22 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 9:22 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 7m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 9:22 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:17 AM → 11:22 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
8:39 PM → 1:22 PM
Arrives next day
16h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:11 PM → 5:22 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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