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 1:45 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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13h 50m • 4 changesWant 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 Grantham station and arriving at Oban station via York station, Edinburgh Waverley station and Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
Nottingham to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Nottingham to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Nottingham and Oban is 474.6 km. The road distance is 594 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Oban via Grantham, York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 44m.