The average train between Oban and Saltcoats takes 4h 25m 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.
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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 49m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Oban to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Saltcoats station.
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The distance between Oban and Saltcoats is 96.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Saltcoats via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 14m.