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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Oban takes 23h 23m and the fastest train takes 21h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

23h 23m
Duration
1,140 mi
Distance
£485
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
18h 12m
£341–758

Basel to Oban train times

Trains run twice daily between Basel and Oban. The earliest departure is at 2:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Oban at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 23h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,139.6 mi
  • Duration: 23h 23m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Oban via Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 18h 12m.

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