The average train between Oban and Bournemouth takes 12h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Bournemouth. 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 3 times a day between Oban and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
Oban to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Oban to Bournemouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Bournemouth is 676.1 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Bournemouth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 45m.