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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Oban takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 56m
Duration
344 mi
Distance
£157
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
7h 27m
£112–222

York to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between York and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail11h 13m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail13h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail7h 4m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail7h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from York to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 27m.

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