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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Oban takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

12h 28m
Duration
415 mi
Distance
£169
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Leicester to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Leicester and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 22m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 22m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLumoAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 40m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 22m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 4m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 15m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 22m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 22m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 22m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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: 415 mi
  • Duration: 12h 28m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Oban via Nuneaton, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 22m.

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