The average train between Guildford and Oban takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Guildford 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 Guildford and Oban. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Oban. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Oban station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Guildford to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Guildford to Oban train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Oban is 659.3 km. The road distance is 844 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Oban via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 10h 39m.