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Trip Overview

The average train between Torquay and Oban takes 16h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay 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.

16h 8m
Duration
581 mi
Distance
£259
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Torquay to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Torquay and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Torquay is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 16h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 13m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 5m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 59m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 13m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 59m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 13m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 59m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 59m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 13m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 11m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 9m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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 Torquay to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 580.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 8m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Oban via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 29m.

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