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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Preston takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 44m
Duration
285 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 1m
£91–195

Oban to Preston train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Oban and Preston. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 285.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Preston via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 1m.

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