Blackpool to Oban Trains

Blackpool to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Oban takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 38m
Duration: 303 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban

7h 18m

£81–180

Blackpool to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Blackpool and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:05 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
9:09 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
11h 26m • 2 changes
11:22 PM → 11:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:43 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:54 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:54 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 2 changes
11:11 PM → 11:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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.

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Blackpool to Oban train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:05 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

9:09 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

11:22 PM → 11:27 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:45 PM

9:05 AM → 3:28 PM

1:05 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:45 PM

9:05 AM → 3:28 PM

1:05 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:45 PM

9:05 AM → 3:28 PM

1:05 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:43 PM

9:05 AM → 3:28 PM

1:05 PM → 7:40 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:54 PM → 9:24 PM

8:54 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

11:11 PM → 11:27 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:45 PM

9:05 AM → 3:28 PM

1:05 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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9:09 PM → 8:35 AM
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11:22 PM → 11:27 AM
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8:54 PM → 8:35 AM
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11:11 PM → 11:27 AM
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