The average train between Oban and Oxford takes 13h 31m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. 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 twice daily between Oban and Oxford. 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 Oxford at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 13h 31m. 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 13h 31m.
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 740 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Oxford via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 10m.