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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.
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 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.
7h 37m • 1 change
7h 1m • 1 change5h 46m • 1 change5h 56m • 1 change7h 37m • 1 change7h 1m • 1 change5h 46m • 1 change5h 56m • 1 change7h 37m • 1 change7h 1m • 1 change5h 46m • 1 change5h 56m • 1 change7h 37m • 1 change6h 58m • 1 change5h 46m • 1 change5h 58m • 1 change7h 34m • 1 change7h 1m • 1 change5h 46m • 1 change5h 56m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to Oban. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Preston to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Preston and Oban is 343.5 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 34m.
