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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Oban takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Runcorn 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.

9h 24m
Duration
333 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Runcorn to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Runcorn and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 39m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 50m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressCaledonian SleeperScotRail13h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 19m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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.

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  • Distance: 333.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Oban via Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 43m.

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