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Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Oban takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton 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.

9h 10m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Skipton to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Skipton and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton 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 Skipton to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 52m.

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