The average train between Oban and Newton Abbot takes 15h 36m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Newton Abbot. 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 twice daily between Oban and Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 15h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
Oban to Newton Abbot train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Newton Abbot train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Oban to Newton Abbot train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Oban and Newton Abbot is 666 km. The road distance is 921 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Newton Abbot via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 12h 36m.