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Oban War and Peace Museum
Compact local museum covering Oban’s people, harbour, wartime stories and maritime heritage in the town centre.
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crianlarich to Oban is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crianlarich to Oban will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Crianlarich for Oban every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crianlarich to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 52 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Crianlarich to Oban trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:15 Crianlarich | 1h12 | 11:27 Oban | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Crianlarich to Oban run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 20:42 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Compact local museum covering Oban’s people, harbour, wartime stories and maritime heritage in the town centre.
Small community museum in nearby Dunollie exploring clan history, local archaeology and stories from the estate.
Seasonal heritage centre in a former church, presenting island history, geology and everyday life across the Inner Hebrides.
Oban’s lively waterfront promenade, ideal for harbour views, ferry watching and an easy stroll beside the bay.
Wooded headland and coastal walk north of town, leading to castle ruins, gardens and broad views over the sound.
Popular local viewpoint above Oban Bay, reached by steep paths and rewarding visitors with fine sunset panoramas.
Fresh langoustines landed on Scotland’s west coast, usually simply boiled or grilled to showcase the sweet shellfish that Oban’s harbour is known for.
Oban’s classic harbour meal: haddock in batter with chips. It reflects the town’s long fishing tradition and is a staple takeaway by the seafront.
Smoked Atlantic salmon from Argyll and the west coast, prized for its rich flavour and traditional curing methods linked to Scotland’s seafood heritage.
Popular casual seafood shack by the ferry terminal, best for quick platters, mussels and shellfish eaten outdoors by the harbour.
Busy waterfront seafood spot specialising in local catches, with informal dining and harbour views in the centre of Oban.
Long-established seafood restaurant and fishmonger near the harbour, known for very fresh local shellfish and straightforward coastal cooking.
Moderate for the UK: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transport are similar to other Scottish tourist towns.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, small change is fine.
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Oban station -> Oban town centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crianlarich 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.

Most Crianlarich to Oban trains use the Crianlarich to Oban station pair. Use this guide to compare Crianlarich and Oban train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Crianlarich has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Crianlarich.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Crianlarich: Parking, WC.
Available at Crianlarich: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Crianlarich: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs up to Island platform Blue Badge parking bays: 1, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Oban has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oban.
Wi-Fi is available at Oban.
Ticket office support is available at Oban. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oban: Parking, WC.
Available at Oban: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oban: 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.
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