The average train between Oban and London takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. 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 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into London at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oban to London? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to London. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at London station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Oban to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Oban to London train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Oban and London is 647.8 km. The road distance is 855 km.
You can take a train from Oban to King's Cross via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 35m.