The average train between Oban and Preston takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Preston. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Preston station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Oban to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Oban to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Preston is 343.5 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Preston via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 55m.
