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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Oban takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Runcorn 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.

10h 16m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 21m
£107–183

Runcorn to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Runcorn and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 43m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 56m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 6m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 56m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 6m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 55m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 56m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 6m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 55m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 56m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 6m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 55m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 56m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 6m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 55m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 56m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 8m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn to Oban? 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.

Map of how to get from Runcorn to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Oban via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K, Thynne Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 21m.

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