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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.

8h 25m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Sunderland to Oban train times

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.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail11h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail12h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 44m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail11h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 39m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 39m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 39m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 39m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 42m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 275.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Oban via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 6m.

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