The average train between Nottingham and Oban takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Oban station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
Nottingham to Oban train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Nottingham to Oban train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Nottingham to Oban train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Oban is 474.6 km. The road distance is 722 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Oban via Grantham, York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 40m.