The average train between Clitheroe and Oban takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Clitheroe 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Clitheroe and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Clitheroe is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Blackburn and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Oban. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
Clitheroe to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Clitheroe to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Clitheroe to Oban train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Clitheroe and Oban is 344.2 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Clitheroe to Oban via Blackburn, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 8h 15m.