The average train between Shrewsbury and Oban takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 5 times a day between Shrewsbury and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Oban. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Oban station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Shrewsbury to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Oban train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Oban is 447.8 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 14m.