The average train between Colchester and Oban takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Oban. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Oban. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Oban station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Colchester to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Colchester to Oban train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Oban is 652 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Oban via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 10h 29m.