The average train between Bath and Oban takes 14h 15m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath 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 4 times a day between Bath and Oban. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Oban station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
Bath to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Oban station.
Book your Bath to Oban train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bath and Oban is 596.3 km. The road distance is 785 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Oban via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 11h 39m.