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Liverpool to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Oban takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 55m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
7h 51m
£85–191

Liverpool to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Liverpool and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 20m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCaledonian SleeperScotRail12h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 51m.

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