The average train between Penrith and Oban takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Oban. 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 5 times a day between Penrith and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Oban. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Penrith to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Penrith to Oban train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Oban is 258.9 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 42m.