The average train between Oban and Prestwick takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Prestwick. 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 Prestwick. 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 Prestwick at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Oban to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Oban to Prestwick train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Prestwick is 115.3 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 17m.