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Outbound fromOban to Airdrie by train
It takes an average of 4h 32m to travel from Oban to Airdrie by train, over a distance of around 69 miles (111 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Oban to Airdrie and tickets for this journey start from £37.10 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Oban to Airdrie by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Oban to Airdrie? Look no further.
You'll usually find 6 trains per day running between Oban and Airdrie, which usually take 4 hours 32 minutes to complete the 69 miles (111 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Airdrie by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. ScotRail trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Airdrie.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Oban to Airdrie start from £37.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Airdrie? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Oban to Airdrie
Want to know more about your journey from Oban to Airdrie? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from Oban to Airdrie
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Consider a Season Ticket
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 Oban to Airdrie is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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