The average train between Oban and Wakefield takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Wakefield? 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 Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Wakefield station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Oban to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Oban to Wakefield train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Oban and Wakefield is 395.4 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Wakefield Westgate via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 25m.