The average train between Swansea and Oban takes 16h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 3 times a day between Swansea and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 16h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Oban. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Oban station via Crewe station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
Swansea to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Swansea and Oban is 542.4 km. The road distance is 749 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 56m.
