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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Oban takes 17h 3m 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.

17h 3m
Duration
591 mi
Distance
£264
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Barnstaple to Oban train times

Trains run 4 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 17h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 13m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 52m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail18h • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 13m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 52m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail18h • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 13m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 52m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail18h • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 9m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 53m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail22h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail22h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 4m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail21h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 13m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 52m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple 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.

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  • Distance: 591.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 3m

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, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 56m.

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