The average train between Oban and Northampton takes 13h 43m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Northampton. 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 Northampton. 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 Northampton at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 13h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Northampton station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
Oban to Northampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Northampton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Oban to Northampton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Oban and Northampton is 550.3 km. The road distance is 739 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Northampton via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Milton Keynes Central in around 9h 19m.