The average train between Oban and Chester takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Chester. 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 Oban and Chester. 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 Chester at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Chester. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Warrington Bank Quay station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Oban to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
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The distance between Oban and Chester is 394.9 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 26m.
