The average train between Oban and Gretna takes 7h 2m 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.
Trains run 3 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 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Gretna station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Oban to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Oban to Gretna train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Oban and Gretna is 218.3 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 5h 45m.
