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.
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.



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20h 16m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Oban. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Oban station via Birmingham New Street station, Warrington Bank Quay station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
Plymouth to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Plymouth and Oban is 677.8 km. The road distance is 926 km.
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.