The average train between Oban and Truro takes 16h 56m and the fastest train takes 13h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Truro. 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 Truro. 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 Truro at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 16h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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21h 47m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Truro? 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 Truro. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Truro station via Glasgow Queen Street station, Warrington Bank Quay station, Birmingham New Street station and Plymouth station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
Oban to Truro train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Truro train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.
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The distance between Oban and Truro is 684.5 km. The road distance is 990 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Truro via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 14h 58m.