The average train between Oban and Saltcoats takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. 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 3 times a day between Oban and Saltcoats. 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 Saltcoats at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Oban to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Saltcoats station.
Book your Oban to Saltcoats train tickets online with ScotRail.
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 Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 19m.