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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oban to Mallaig
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oban to Mallaig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oban to Mallaig will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
To travel from Oban to Mallaig you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oban to Mallaig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Mallaig 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 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 69 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£51 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 42m Average total duration 27h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oban to Mallaig train times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to Mallaig trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 11:11 Oban | 5h32 | 16:43 Mallaig | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
| 08:50 Oban | 4h50 | 13:40 Mallaig | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oban to Mallaig
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Trains from Oban to Mallaig run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 18:11 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Oban to Mallaig trainsScotRail trains will get you between Oban and Mallaig from £12. 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 Mallaig train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to Mallaig 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 Mallaig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and Mallaig
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- 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
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Rough ground
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from A85 at the Falls Of Lora hotel
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 10:10 - 13:50 Sunday Closed Winter opening hours Monday to Friday 10:00 - 1800
- Car Park: No
- 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: 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- 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 from the bus stop on Main Road after the station entrance
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