The average train between Oban and Holyhead takes 13h 22m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Holyhead. 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 Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 13h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Holyhead station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
Oban to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Holyhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Oban to Holyhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Oban and Holyhead is 349.4 km. The road distance is 667 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Holyhead via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 48m.
