The average train between Oban and Skipton takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Skipton. 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 Skipton. 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 Skipton at 2:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Skipton station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Oban to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Skipton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Skipton station.
Book your Oban to Skipton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Skipton is 350.1 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Skipton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 7h 49m.
