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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Holyhead takes 11h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. 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.

11h 19m
Duration
414 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
9h 44m
£137–234

Oban to Holyhead train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales17h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales18h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 29m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 23m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Holyhead? 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.

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  • Distance: 414.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Oban to Holyhead via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 9h 44m.

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