The average train between Sunderland and Oban takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Oban. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Oban station via Edinburgh Waverley station and Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Sunderland to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Oban is 306.7 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Oban via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 6m.