The average train between Oban and Kilmarnock takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. 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 4 times a day between Oban and Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 33m. 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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Oban to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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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 Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 29m.