The average train between Oban and Girvan takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Girvan. 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 Girvan. 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 Girvan at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Girvan station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Oban to Girvan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Girvan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Oban to Girvan train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Girvan is 136.2 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Girvan via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 49m.