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The average train between Burnley and Oban takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Burnley 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 56m
Duration
308 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Burnley to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Burnley and Oban. The earliest departure is at 9:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 28m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail12h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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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  • Distance: 308.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

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

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