The average train between Oban and Chelmsford takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Oban to Chelmsford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Chelmsford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Oban to Chelmsford train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Chelmsford is 648.4 km. The road distance is 846 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Chelmsford via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 20m.