The average train between Oban and Portsmouth takes 13h 49m and the fastest train takes 10h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 13h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
Oban to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Oban to Portsmouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Portsmouth is 687.9 km. The road distance is 915 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Portsmouth & Southsea via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 19m.