Preston to Oban Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Oban takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

7h 22m
Duration: 285 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban

6h 33m

£78–160

Preston to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Preston and Oban. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:42 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 1m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:50 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 37m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 3:28 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
1:41 PM → 7:40 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

3:42 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 41m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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