The average train between Kilmarnock and Oban takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 day between Kilmarnock and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Oban. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Kilmarnock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Oban train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Oban is 108.1 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Oban via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 5h 8m.