The average train between Oban and Perth takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Perth. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Oban to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Oban to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Perth is 125.7 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Perth via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 31m.