Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Oban
From £97.90
Preston (Lancs) to Obanby train on average takes 7 hrs 29 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Oban one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £97.90
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 224 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 06:44
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 14:41
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Preston (Lancs) to Oban train times
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Preston (Lancs) facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
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Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
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ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces1025
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces18
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces246
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Oban facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Part of ticket office / Station building
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiYes
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ShopsNo
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Rail replacement locations
Buses pick up/drop off from the coach park area at the Harbour Bowl on Shore Street.
Please click on the link below for the exact bus pick up location:-
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
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Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
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Operator NameScotRail
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces40
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ChargesDaily: £24.00
Note:Oban Car Park charges for 24 hours will be £24 per Day and £12.00 for parking for 12 hours from the 5th August 2024.
Use of the Car Park will remain F R E E to all rail customers, upon production of a valid rail ticket covering the period of parking. The 30 min free pick up/drop off waiting time will remain in place.
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Number Accessible Spaces2
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Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in Blue Badge spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces10
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
On station platform
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Annotation
Discounted cycle hire available at Nevis Cycles to holders of valid rail tickets. Visit www.neviscycles.co.uk or call 01631 566 033 for more information
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TypeRacks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:00 to 20:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
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.
Please take care when boarding / alighting the train at this station as the stepping distance between the train and the platform may be more prominent than at other stations.
Blue Badge parking bays: 2
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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