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The average train between Chester and Oban takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 51m
Duration
330 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h
£111–191

Chester to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Chester and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 59m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 12m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chester to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 329.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Oban via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h.

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