The average train between Oban and Reading takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 4:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Reading. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Reading station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
Oban to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Oban to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Oban and Reading is 625 km. The road distance is 782 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Reading via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 35m.
