The average train between Oban and Colchester takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Colchester. 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 Colchester. 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 Colchester at 3:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Colchester station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Oban to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Oban to Colchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Colchester is 652 km. The road distance is 881 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Colchester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 31m.
