The average train between Blackburn and Oban takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Oban. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Blackburn to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Blackburn to Oban train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Oban is 352.2 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 23m.