The average train between Settle and Oban takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Settle to Oban. 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 Settle and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Settle is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Settle to Oban. However, there are services departing from Settle station and arriving at Oban station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Settle to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Settle station.
Settle to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Settle to Oban train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Settle and Oban is 330.3 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Settle to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 31m.