The average train between Oban and Halifax takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Halifax. 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 Halifax. 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 Halifax at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Halifax station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Oban to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Oban to Halifax train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Halifax is 378.4 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Halifax via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 46m.