The average train between Reading and Oban takes 13h 30m 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.
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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Oban. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Oban station via Birmingham New Street station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Reading to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Reading and Oban is 625 km. The road distance is 761 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Oban via Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 1m.
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