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The average train between Portsmouth and Oban takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

12h 9m
Duration
568 mi
Distance
£219
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
11h 2m
£154–338

Portsmouth to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Portsmouth and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail15h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail15h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail15h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail15h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 18m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail15h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail19h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail10h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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  • Distance: 568.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 9m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Oban via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 2m.

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