The average train between Workington and Oban takes 8h and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Workington 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 Workington and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Workington is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Workington to Oban. However, there are services departing from Workington station and arriving at Oban station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Workington to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.
Workington to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Workington to Oban train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Workington and Oban is 231.5 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Workington to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 41m.