The average train between Oban and Johnstone takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. 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 4 times a day between Oban and Johnstone. 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 Johnstone at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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12h 14m • 1 change
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3h 19m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Oban to Johnstone? 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 Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Johnstone station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Oban to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Johnstone train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street 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 Glasgow Queen Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 3h 2m.