The average train between Oban and London takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to London. 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 3 times a day between Oban and London. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into London at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to London. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at London station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Oban to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Oban to London train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Oban and London is 647.8 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Oban to London Euston via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 29m.