The average train between Oban and Kilbirnie takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Kilbirnie. 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 Kilbirnie. 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 Kilbirnie at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Kilbirnie. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Kilbirnie station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Oban to Kilbirnie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Kilbirnie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.
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The distance between Oban and Kilbirnie is 88.6 km. The road distance is 185 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Dalmuir 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 42m.