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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Oban takes 8h 25m 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.

8h 25m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Blackburn to Oban train times

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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 13m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail11h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail12h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Blackburn to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 297.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 23m.

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