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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oban to Glenfinnan
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£57
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£57
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 23 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oban to Glenfinnan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oban to Glenfinnan will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Oban to Glenfinnan you need to make at least one change.
8:563h53Oban12:49Glenfinnan£571One-way1 change- 12:114h40Oban16:51Glenfinnan£571One-way1 change
- 18:114h35Oban22:46Glenfinnan£571One-way1 change
- 8:563h53Oban12:49Glenfinnan£571One-way1 change
- 18:114h35Oban22:46Glenfinnan£571One-way1 change
- 12:114h40Oban16:51Glenfinnan£571One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oban to Glenfinnan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Glenfinnan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 51 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oban to Glenfinnan:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oban to Glenfinnan costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Glenfinnan take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-29.38. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 1h 34m 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
Oban to Glenfinnan train times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to Glenfinnan trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:56 Oban | 3h53 | 12:49 Glenfinnan | 1 change | |
| 12:11 Oban | 4h40 | 16:51 Glenfinnan | 1 change | |
| 18:11 Oban | 4h35 | 22:46 Glenfinnan | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oban to Glenfinnan
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Trains from Oban to Glenfinnan run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 6:55 |
Last train 18:11 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Oban to Glenfinnan trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Oban and Glenfinnan from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oban to Glenfinnan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to Glenfinnan 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 Glenfinnan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and Glenfinnan
Most Oban to Glenfinnan trains use the Oban to Glenfinnan station pair. Use this guide to compare Oban and Glenfinnan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Oban station do trains to Glenfinnan leave from?
Getting to Oban from Oban city centre
Oban train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Oban.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oban.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oban: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oban: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Glenfinnan station do trains from Oban arrive at?
Getting to Glenfinnan from Glenfinnan city centre
Glenfinnan train station facilities and services
Glenfinnan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glenfinnan.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glenfinnan: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Glenfinnan: Bike Parking.
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