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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Oban takes 12h 8m 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 8m
Duration
414 mi
Distance
£176
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 52m
£140–235

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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 34m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 30m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 8m

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 52m.

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