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.
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.
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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 station, Warrington Bank Quay station and Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
Oban to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Oban and Reading is 625 km. The road distance is 761 km.
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.