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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Colchester takes 11h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 26m
Duration
585 mi
Distance
£235
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
9h 44m
£199–336

Oban to Colchester train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Oban and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 584.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 26m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Colchester via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 44m.

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