The average train between Barnstaple and Oban takes 21h 54m and the fastest train takes 21h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Barnstaple 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 6 times a week between Barnstaple and Oban. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 11:35 AM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 21h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Oban. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Oban station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.
Barnstaple to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Barnstaple and Oban is 600.5 km. The road distance is 1,109 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Oban via Exeter St Davids, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 15h 10m.