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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Oban takes 16h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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.

16h 4m
Duration
604 mi
Distance
£272
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Plymouth to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Plymouth and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 16h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 8m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 18m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 8m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 8m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 15m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 57m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 8m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth to Oban? 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 Plymouth to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 604.2 mi
  • Duration: 16h 4m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Oban via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 11m.

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