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.
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.




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20h 3m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Oban. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at Oban station via Birmingham New Street station, Warrington Bank Quay station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
Torquay to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Torquay and Oban is 674.4 km. The road distance is 890 km.
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.