The average train between Oban and Plymouth takes 16h 27m and the fastest train takes 11h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 16h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Plymouth station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
Oban to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Oban to Plymouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Oban and Plymouth is 677.8 km. The road distance is 972 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Plymouth via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 26m.