The average train between Accrington and Oban takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Accrington 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 Accrington and Oban. The earliest departure is at 9:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Accrington 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 Accrington to Oban. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Accrington to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Accrington to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Accrington and Oban is 356.2 km. The road distance is 447 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 37m.