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Oban to Saltcoats trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Saltcoats takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Saltcoats. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Saltcoatstrain train Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
4h 14m
£48–78

Oban to Saltcoats train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Saltcoats. 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 Saltcoats at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail3h 49m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 12m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 1m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail3h 49m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 12m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 1m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail3h 49m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 12m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 1m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail3h 49m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 11m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 18m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 12m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 12m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 19m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 12m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 1m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 18m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Saltcoats? 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.

Map of how to get from Oban to Saltcoats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oban to Saltcoats via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 14m.

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