The average train between Oban and Kilmarnock takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Oban to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Oban to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Kilmarnock is 108.1 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Kilmarnock via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 32m.