The average train between Oban and Chester takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Chester. 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 Chester. 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 Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Chester? 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 Oban to Chester. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Chester station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Oban to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Oban to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oban and Chester is 394.9 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 23m.