The average train between Oban and Blackpool takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. 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.
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 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Blackpool station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Oban to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Oban to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Blackpool is 327.5 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Blackpool North via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 28m.