The average train between Holyhead and Oban takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Holyhead and Oban. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Oban. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Oban station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
Holyhead to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Holyhead to Oban train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Holyhead and Oban is 349.4 km. The road distance is 667 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Oban via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 55m.
