Bolton to Oban Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Oban takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 29m
Duration: 305 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

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 32m

£81–182

Bolton to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bolton and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:08 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
8:53 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
11h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:24 AM → 11:27 AM
11h 3m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 1:43 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
1:08 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:08 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
12h 14m • 2 changes
11:20 PM → 11:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:08 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
3:08 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:24 AM → 11:27 AM
11h 3m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:24 AM → 11:27 AM
11h 3m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:24 AM → 11:27 AM
11h 3m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.