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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Oban takes 11h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford 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.

11h 38m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
£164
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
8h 44m
£96–258

Retford to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Retford and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail14h 53m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail14h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 20m • 3 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail14h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 20m • 3 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail14h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 20m • 3 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail14h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 56m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRailScotRail8h 27m • 3 changes

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    Hull TrainsCross CountryScotRailScotRail8h 2m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRailScotRail16h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 11m • 3 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail15h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail14h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 25m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail8h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford 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 Retford to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 393.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 38m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Oban via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 44m.

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