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The average train between Oban and Preston takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Oban and Preston. 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 Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
6h 31m • 1 change5h 44m • 1 change5h 45m • 1 change6h 16m • 1 change6h 31m • 1 change5h 44m • 1 change5h 45m • 1 change6h 16m • 1 change6h 31m • 1 change5h 44m • 1 change5h 45m • 1 change6h 16m • 1 change6h 31m • 1 change5h 44m • 1 change5h 45m • 1 change6h 16m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Oban to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Preston station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Oban to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Oban and Preston is 343.5 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Preston via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 55m.
