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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Swansea takes 15h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 18m
Duration
519 mi
Distance
£213
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Oban to Swansea train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Swansea. 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 Swansea at 1:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 15h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales18h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales17h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales12h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales18h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales17h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales12h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales18h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales17h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales12h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 49m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales26h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales20h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 33m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales17h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales19h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales12h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales18h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales17h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales12h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Swansea? 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.

Map of how to get from Oban to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 519.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 18m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Oban to Swansea via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 11h 53m.

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