The average train between Oban and Swansea takes 14h 54m 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.
Trains run 3 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 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Swansea station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
Oban to Swansea train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Swansea train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Oban to Swansea train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Oban and Swansea is 542.4 km. The road distance is 836 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Swansea via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 11h 48m.