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Outbound fromAlnmouth to Oban by train
It takes an average of 8h 3m to travel from Alnmouth to Oban by train, over a distance of around 164 miles (265 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Alnmouth to Oban and tickets for this journey start from £78.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:13 | |
| Departure station | Alnmouth | |
| Arrival station | Oban | |
| Journey time | From 5h 31m | |
| Distance | 164 miles (265 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £78.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Alnmouth to Oban in 5 hours 31 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Alnmouth to Oban? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 3 minutes to travel the 164 miles (265 km) from Alnmouth to Oban by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to Oban. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Alnmouth to Oban in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £78.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Oban by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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