The average train between Oban and Leicester takes 13h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Leicester at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 13h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Leicester station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
Oban to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Leicester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Oban to Leicester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Leicester is 504.6 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Leicester via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 9h 42m.