The average train between Oban and Plymouth takes 14h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 32m. 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 4 times a day between Oban and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 14h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Plymouth station via Glasgow Queen Street station, Warrington Bank Quay station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
Oban to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Plymouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
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The distance between Oban and Plymouth is 677.8 km. The road distance is 926 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Plymouth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 13h 21m.