The average train between Oban and Johnstone takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Johnstone. 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 Johnstone. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Johnstone at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Johnstone station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Oban to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.
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The distance between Oban and Johnstone is 88.2 km. The road distance is 169 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Dalmuir 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 42m.