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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oban to Preston
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£138
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oban to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oban to Preston will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
To travel from Oban to Preston you need to make at least one change.
5:176h31Oban11:48Preston£1131One-way1 change- 8:565h44Oban14:40Preston£1131One-way1 change
- 20:396h27Oban3:06Preston£1221One-way1 change
- 14:416h16Oban20:57Preston£2041One-way1 change
- 8:565h44Oban14:40Preston£1131One-way1 change
- 14:416h16Oban20:57Preston£2041One-way1 change
- 20:396h27Oban3:06Preston£1221One-way1 change
- 5:176h31Oban11:48Preston£1131One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oban to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £113.
Distance: 343 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£136 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oban to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to Preston trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:17 Oban | 6h31 | 11:48 Preston | 1 change | |
| 8:56 Oban | 5h44 | 14:40 Preston | 1 change | |
| 14:41 Oban | 6h16 | 20:57 Preston | 1 change | |
| 20:39 Oban | 6h27 | 3:06 Preston | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oban to Preston
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Trains from Oban to Preston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £113 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 14:54. The fastest train covers the 343 km distance in 5h 44m.
Distance 343 km |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £113 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 44m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 14:54 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Oban to Preston trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Oban and Preston from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oban to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and Preston
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:36 Saturday 05:00 - 20:36 Sunday 10:45 - 18:11
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Due to COVID-19, toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / Station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Shore Street
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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