The average train between Oban and Sheffield takes 10h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Sheffield station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Oban to Sheffield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Sheffield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Oban to Sheffield train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Oban and Sheffield is 423.4 km. The road distance is 597 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Sheffield via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Warrington Central in around 8h 28m.