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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Blackpool takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 34m
Duration
303 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Oban to Blackpool train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 56m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited12h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited9h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited9h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited9h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Blackpool? 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 Oban to Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Blackpool North via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 28m.

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