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Outbound fromLeicester to Oban by train
It takes an average of 11h 51m to travel from Leicester to Oban by train, over a distance of around 314 miles (505 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Oban and tickets for this journey start from £141.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:37 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Oban | |
| Journey time | From 9h 10m | |
| Distance | 314 miles (505 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £141.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper |
How to travel from Leicester to Oban by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Leicester to Oban? Look no further.
You'll usually find 16 trains per day running between Leicester and Oban, which usually take 11 hours 51 minutes to complete the 314 miles (505 km) journey. It can take as little as 9 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Oban by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Leicester to Oban start from £141.60 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Oban? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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