The average train between Liverpool and Oban takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Oban. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Oban station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Liverpool to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Liverpool to Oban train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Oban is 370.2 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 54m.