The average train between Penzance and Oban takes 21h 55m and the fastest train takes 21h 20m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Penzance to Oban. 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 6 times a week between Penzance and Oban. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Oban at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 21h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Oban. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Oban station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
Penzance to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Penzance to Oban train tickets online with Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Penzance and Oban is 700.2 km. The road distance is 1,249 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 16h 4m.