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Outbound fromOban to Wigan by train
It takes an average of 12h 3m to travel from Oban to Wigan by train, over a distance of around 228 miles (367 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Oban to Wigan and tickets for this journey start from £101.60 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Oban to Wigan by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Oban to Wigan? Look no further.
You'll usually find 1 train per day running between Oban and Wigan, which usually take 12 hours 3 minutes to complete the 228 miles (367 km) journey. It can take as little as 11 hours 39 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 Wigan by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both Avanti West Coast and ScotRail trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
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 Oban to Wigan start from £101.60 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Wigan? 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.
FAQs about the train journey from Oban to Wigan
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Cheap train tickets from Oban to Wigan
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Oban to Wigan is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.