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Barnstaple to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Oban takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 12h 52m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

16h 21m
Duration
591 mi
Distance
£301
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
  4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
13h 45m
£238–417

Barnstaple to Oban train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Barnstaple and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Oban at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 591.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 21m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Oban via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 45m.

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