The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Oban
Cheapest price
$200
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
5 h 53 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Oban is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Oban will cost around $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $200.
It's difficult to get from Aberdeen to Oban without transferring at least once.
L88093 · C148523:31 PM5h53Aberdeen station (ABD)9:24 PMOban station (OBN)$2001One-way1 transfer
L88093 · C148523:31 PM5h53Aberdeen station (ABD)9:24 PMOban station (OBN)$2001One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Aberdeen to Oban
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $237.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $616 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Oban:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Oban costing on average $131 (€107).
A bus is $559 (€458) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Oban costing on average $616 (€504).
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
Tickets start at around $131 (€107) compared to roughly $63 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-68.21 (€-55.83). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Aberdeen to Oban train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Oban trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L88093 · C14852 | 3:31 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 5h53 | 9:24 PM Oban station (OBN) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Oban
Trains from Aberdeen to Oban run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 137 miles (221 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 137 miles (221 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 6:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail from Aberdeen to Oban trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen and Oban from $53 (€43). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Aberdeen to Oban
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Oban by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oban, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Aberdeen to Oban
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:36 Saturday 05:00 - 20:36 Sunday 10:45 - 18:11
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Due to COVID-19, toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / Station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Shore Street
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