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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Oban takes 13h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

13h 40m
Duration
486 mi
Distance
£283
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
11h 4m
£191–368

Reading to Oban train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Reading and Oban. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 486.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 40m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Oban via Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 4m.

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