First train | 4:20 am | |
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Last train | 6:23 pm | |
Departure station | Glasgow | |
Arrival station | Oban | |
Journey time | From 3h 4m | |
Distance | 60 miles (97 km) | |
Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From $24.01 | |
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Want to visit the unofficial capital of the West Highlands and need more information about the journey from Glasgow to Oban by train? You’ve come to the right place!
Generally, it takes around 3 hours and 8 minutes to travel from Glasgow to Oban by train, however the fastest services take as little as 3 hours and 3 minutes. You don’t need to worry about making any changes during your journey, as there are around 12 direct trains running from Glasgow to Oban each day.
On this route, you’ll board a ScotRail train at Glasgow Queen Street station. Once you’ve settled in your seat, you can begin to enjoy the onboard amenities, such as family-sized tables, power sockets and comfortable seating. Fancy treating yourself? Upgrade to First Class and you’ll take advantage of extra spacious seats and complimentary food and drink. In just over 3 hours, your train will arrive at Oban station.
Once you’ve left the station, you can begin to explore the local attractions, such as Oban Distillery, St Columba’s Cathedral and McCaig’s Tower and Battery Hill – a hilltop tower with panoramic views.
Want to save money on your train tickets? Try traveling at Off-Peak times, as tickets are generally cheaper outside of morning/evening rush hours on weekdays. To save even more, try to book an Advance ticket – they are usually released 12 weeks prior to the departure date and tend to be a lot cheaper than purchasing on the day of travel.
Keen to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Oban in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you’d like to find out more about the journey, keep reading for train timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs including first and last train times.
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Glasgow to Oban is right for you.
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