The average train between Oban and Liverpool takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Liverpool station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Oban to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Oban to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Liverpool is 370.2 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 7h 22m.