The average train between Oban and Swindon takes 12h 35m and the fastest train takes 10h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Swindon. 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 Swindon. 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 Swindon at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Swindon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Swindon station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
Oban to Swindon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Swindon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Oban to Swindon train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Swindon is 591.4 km. The road distance is 983 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Swindon via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 56m.