The average train between Oban and Oxford takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Oxford. 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 Oxford. 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 Oxford at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Oxford station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Oban to Oxford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Oxford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Oban to Oxford train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Oban and Oxford is 586.7 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Oxford via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 8m.