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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ayr to Oban

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€73

Average price

€73

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

4 h 12 m

Trains per day

Distance

118 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ayr to Oban is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ayr to Oban will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €73.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Ayr to Oban without transferring at least once.

07:27AM4h00

Ayr

11:27AMOban

€731One-way

1 transfer

09:35AM4h08

Ayr

01:43PMOban

€731One-way

1 transfer

11:05AM4h23

Ayr

03:28PMOban

€731One-way

1 transfer

03:35PM4h07

Ayr

07:42PMOban

€731One-way

1 transfer

05:05PM4h22

Ayr

09:27PMOban

€731One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Ayr to Oban

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €73.

Distance: 118 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€73 Average price	€29 Average price Cheapest
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Ayr to Oban train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5

Last updated at 1:21 AM

Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
7:27 AM Ayr	4h00	11:27 AM Oban	1 transfer
9:35 AM Ayr	4h08	1:43 PM Oban	1 transfer
11:05 AM Ayr	4h23	3:28 PM Oban	1 transfer
3:35 PM Ayr	4h07	7:42 PM Oban	1 transfer
5:05 PM Ayr	4h22	9:27 PM Oban	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ayr to Oban

United Kingdom

Trains from Ayr to Oban run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €73 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €26

Distance

118 km

Average train duration

4h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

€73

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 0m

First train

05:11

Last train

20:39

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €26

Train companies: ScotRail from Ayr to Oban trainsScotRail trains will get you between Ayr and Oban from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

ScotRail

About

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Learn more about ScotRail

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

5h 51m

Cheapest Price

€60

ScotRail frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions mentioned above

Refund

Full refund if service canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities

Seat reservation

Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free

Quiet zone

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Ayr to Oban

Ayr

Oban

The major train station for departures in Ayr is Ayr. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ayr for your trip from Ayr to Oban.

Ayr

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Information Desk

information

Address

Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1TH

Phone Number

+44 344 811 0141

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:15 Saturday 05:30 - 23:15 Sunday 08:40 - 23:05 Proposal to alter hours

Shopping

Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: No
Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platforms 1,2 & 3 - connecting footbridge with stairs or access from street to platform 4. Alternative route is available by going outside the station over the roadbridge Blue Badge parking bays: 7
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
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: No

Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
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 transit options for Ayr

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station Road, which leads into Platform 4 car park

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