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Aberdeen to Oban trains

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The average train between Aberdeen and Oban takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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.

7h 30m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 42m
£95–156

Aberdeen to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Aberdeen and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail12h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 53m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 53m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 53m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 53m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 53m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 52m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 53m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 54m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 42m.

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