The cheapest and fastest trains from Oban to London
Cheapest price
£168
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
8 h 58 m
Average duration
9 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
648 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oban to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oban to London will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £168.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oban for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 648 km distance in an average of 9 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train for Oban to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £139.
Distance: 648 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£168 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oban to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:17 Oban | 8h58 | 13:15 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:11 Oban | 9h09 | 20:20 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oban to London
Trains from Oban to London run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £139 but you can travel from only £51 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 648 km distance in 8h 16m.
Distance 648 km |
Average train duration 9h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £139 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 16m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Oban to London trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Oban and London from £51. 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 London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and London
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Rough ground
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from A85 at the Falls Of Lora hotel
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:10 Saturday 08:40 - 16:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Ramp access to platform 1 (to St Pancras). Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is at the station front by the book exchange. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible taxis: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
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