The average train between Oban and Basingstoke takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Basingstoke. 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 Oban and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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15h 39m • 4 changes
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13h 55m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Oban to Basingstoke train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Basingstoke train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Oban to Basingstoke train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Basingstoke is 640.9 km. The road distance is 874 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Basingstoke via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 3m.