The average train between Oldham and Oban takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Oldham to Oban. 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 Oldham and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Oldham to Oban? 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 Oldham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Oban station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
Oldham to Oban train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Oldham to Oban train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Oban station.
The distance between Oldham and Oban is 384.7 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Oban via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 8h 42m.