The average train between Oban and Scarborough takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. 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 Scarborough at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Scarborough station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Oban to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Oban to Scarborough train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Scarborough is 398.7 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Scarborough via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 8h 7m.
