The average train between Oban and Grimsby takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Grimsby. 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 Grimsby. 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 Grimsby at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Grimsby? 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 Grimsby. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Grimsby station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Oban to Grimsby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Grimsby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Grimsby Town station.
Book your Oban to Grimsby train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Grimsby is 467.8 km. The road distance is 683 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Grimsby Town via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Doncaster in around 9h 9m.