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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Oban to Chester for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Oban
- Departure station
- Oban station guide
- Address
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- Station Sq, Oban PA34 4HW
Operators serving Oban
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Oban
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Oban
- Mccaigs Tower
About your departure station
Established in 1880 by the Callander & Oban Railway, it became gateway to the Hebrides.
Its distinctive curved platform served steamers.
Surviving wartime naval use, recent refurbishments maintained historic character while modernizing facilities.
Today it combines rail and ferry services as mainland hub for Scotland's western isles for 140+ years.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Oban to Chester?
Open the ticket search and enter Oban as your departure station and Chester as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Oban and Chester?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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