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The average train between Oban and Reading takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. 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.

13h 11m
Duration
486 mi
Distance
£208
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Oban to Reading train times

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 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country17h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 23m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country17h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 23m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country17h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 23m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country17h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 23m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country17h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 23m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country19h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 28m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oban to Reading? 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.

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  • Distance: 486 mi
  • Duration: 13h 11m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Oban to Reading via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 52m.

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