The average train between Loughborough and Oban takes 13h 33m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Loughborough 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Loughborough and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 13h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Loughborough 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.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Oban. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Oban station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
Loughborough to Oban train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Loughborough to Oban train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Loughborough to Oban train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Loughborough and Oban is 490.1 km. The road distance is 649 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Oban via Derby, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 46m.