The average train between Oban and Guildford takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Guildford. 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 Guildford. 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 Guildford at 3:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Guildford station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Oban to Guildford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Guildford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Oban to Guildford train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Guildford is 659.3 km. The road distance is 845 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Guildford via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 9h 48m.