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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Oban takes 14h 21m and the fastest train takes 11h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

14h 21m
Duration
533 mi
Distance
£236
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Southampton to Oban train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Southampton and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 25m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 23m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 532.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 21m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Oban via Wolverhampton, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 3m.

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