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Cardiff to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Oban takes 12h 46m and the fastest train takes 10h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

12h 46m
Duration
474 mi
Distance
£197
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
10h 58m
£142–305

Cardiff to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Oban. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 12h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 473.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 58m.

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