The average train between Oban and Cheltenham takes 12h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
Oban to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Oban to Cheltenham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Oban and Cheltenham is 548.4 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Cheltenham Spa via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 55m.