The average train between Oban and Dunbar takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Dunbar. 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 4 times a day between Oban and Dunbar. 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 Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Dunbar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Oban to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Oban to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Oban and Dunbar is 188.6 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Dunbar via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 1m.