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Preston to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Oban takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

8h 20m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 38m
£87–192

Preston to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Preston and Oban. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 284.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Oban via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 6h 38m.

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