The average train between Oban and Mallaig takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Mallaig. 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 Mallaig. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Mallaig at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Mallaig. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Mallaig station via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Oban to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Mallaig train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Mallaig station.
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The distance between Oban and Mallaig is 69.2 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Mallaig via Crianlarich in around 5h 32m.
