The train between Aberystwyth and Oban takes 12h 56m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Aberystwyth 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.
Trains run once a week between Aberystwyth and Oban. The service departs Aberystwyth at 8:28 AM in the morning, which arrives into Oban at 21:24:00. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Oban station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
Aberystwyth to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Oban train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Oban is 453.8 km. The road distance is 729 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Oban via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 8m.
