Rome2Rio

Oban to Ellesmere Port trains

Find Transport to Ellesmere Port

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Ellesmere Port takes 17h 36m and the fastest train takes 15h 53m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Oban to Ellesmere Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 36m
Duration
333 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Oban to Ellesmere Port train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Oban and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 2:41 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 17h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail15h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail15h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail15h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail23h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail18h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMerseyrail15h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Ellesmere Port? 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.

Map of how to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 332.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h 36m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a train from Oban to Ellesmere Port via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 8h 22m.

Operators