The average train between Windermere and Oban takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 4 times a day between Windermere and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Windermere 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 Windermere to Oban. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Windermere to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Windermere to Oban train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Windermere and Oban is 278.4 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Oban via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 2m.