The average train between Oban and Derby takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Derby. 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 Derby. 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 Derby at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Derby. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Derby station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Oban to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Oban to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Oban and Derby is 465.6 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Derby via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 9h 21m.