The average train between Crewe and Oban takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Crewe 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 5 times a day between Crewe and Oban. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Oban. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Crewe to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Crewe to Oban train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Crewe and Oban is 417 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 26m.