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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Cardiff takes 11h 43m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 43m
Duration
474 mi
Distance
£209
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Warrington

best
  1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
10h 49m
£175–308

Oban to Cardiff train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Oban and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 473.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Oban to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 10h 49m.

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