The average train between Oban and Blackburn takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Blackburn. 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 3 times a day between Oban and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Blackburn? 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 Oban to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Blackburn station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Oban to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Oban to Blackburn train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Blackburn is 352.2 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Blackburn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 41m.