The average train between Oban and Lytham St Annes takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Lytham St Annes. 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 Lytham St Annes. 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 Lytham St Annes at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Lytham St Annes? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Lytham St Annes station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Oban to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Oban to Lytham St Annes train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Lytham St Annes is 336.4 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 4m.