The average train between Oban and Shrewsbury takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Shrewsbury? 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 Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
Oban to Shrewsbury train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Shrewsbury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Oban to Shrewsbury train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Oban and Shrewsbury is 447.8 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Shrewsbury via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 8h 33m.