The average train between London and Oban takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between London and Oban. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Oban. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
London to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oban station.
Book your London to Oban train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Oban is 647.8 km. The road distance is 794 km.
You can take a train from London Euston to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 48m.