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Bolton to Oban trains

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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
£124
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 31m
£87–193

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.

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  • Distance: 305.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 31m.

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