Train Preston to Oban from £128 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Oban takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. 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.

7h 21m
Duration: 285 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban

6h 37m

£86–190

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 9:43 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

3:41 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:43 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:42 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:42 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:42 PM
6h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

3:42 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
9:41 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
10h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:44 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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