The average train between Oban and Windermere takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Windermere. 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 3 times a day between Oban and Windermere. 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 Windermere at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Windermere station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Oban to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Book your Oban to Windermere train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oban and Windermere is 278.4 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Windermere via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 35m.