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The average train between Oban and Chester takes 8h 34m 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.

8h 34m
Duration
330 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 24m
£112–190

Oban to Chester train times

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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales16h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 46m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited15h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 58m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 58m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 329.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 24m.

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