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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Oban
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£319
Fastest journey
8 h 6 m
Average duration
8 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
423 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Oban is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
To travel from Sheffield to Oban you need to make at least 3 changes.

11:218h23
Sheffield19:44Oban
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3 changes

13:218h06
Sheffield21:27Oban
£3021One-way
3 changes

07:218h13
Sheffield15:34Oban
£3361One-way
3 changes

13:218h06
Sheffield21:27Oban
£3021One-way
3 changes

07:218h13
Sheffield15:34Oban
£3361One-way
3 changes

11:218h23
Sheffield19:44Oban
Find prices
3 changes
Live departures
Sheffield to Oban train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:53
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:21 Sheffield | 8h13 | 15:34 Oban | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:21 Sheffield | 8h23 | 19:44 Oban | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:21 Sheffield | 8h06 | 21:27 Oban | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Oban
Trains from Sheffield to Oban run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £233 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 13h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £233 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 13h 48m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 16:11 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Cross Country from Sheffield to Oban trainsCross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Oban from £233. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 6m
Cheapest Price
£303
Cross Country frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Sheffield to Oban train
FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to Oban easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Oban.

The train distance from Sheffield to Oban is 423 km.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Oban in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Oban covers a distance of 423 km and takes approximately 13h 48m. Trains run 2 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Oban can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £233, while the average price tends to be around £233.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Oban is by train, costing approximately £233.
The first train from Sheffield to Oban leaves at 5:11.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Oban is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Oban station (OBN).
The last train from Sheffield to Oban departs at 16:11.
Trains from Sheffield to Oban run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sheffield to Oban.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sheffield to Oban.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Oban.
To travel from Sheffield to Oban, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Oban.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Oban
Sheffield
Oban
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your trip from Sheffield to Oban.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
The major train station for arrivals in Oban is Oban. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oban for your journey to Oban from Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:36 Saturday 05:00 - 20:36 Sunday 10:45 - 18:11
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / Station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Oban
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Shore Street
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