The average train between Ely and Oban takes 16h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ely 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 5 times a week between Ely and Oban. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 16h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Oban. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Oban station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.
Ely to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Ely to Oban train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ely and Oban is 580.3 km. The road distance is 781 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Oban via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 5m.