The average train between Oban and Penrith takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Penrith. 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 Penrith. 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 Penrith at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Penrith station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Oban to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Oban to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Oban and Penrith is 258.9 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 9m.
