The average train between Oban and Windermere takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. 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 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Windermere at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 45m. 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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
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 2 other operators.
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 Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 30m.