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Holyhead to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Oban takes 12h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 6m
Duration
414 mi
Distance
£186
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
9h 57m
£154–271

Holyhead to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Holyhead and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 12h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 414.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 6m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Oban via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 57m.

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