The average train between Thirsk and Oban takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Thirsk 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 Thirsk and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Northallerton and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Oban. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Oban station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Thirsk to Oban train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Darlington station.
Thirsk to Oban train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Thirsk to Oban train tickets online with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thirsk and Oban is 356.6 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Oban via Northallerton, Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 16m.