What is the cheapest way to get from London to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from London to Oban is to bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Oban?

The fastest way to get from London to Oban is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 59m and costs £95 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between London and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Oban station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

Is there a direct train between London and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from London to Oban. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from London to Oban?

The distance between London and Oban is 496 miles. The road distance is 491.4 miles.

How do I travel from London to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from London to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £70 - £240.

How long does it take to get from London to Oban?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from London to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Oban bus from?

London to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Oban train from?

London to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Oban?

The best way to get from London to Oban is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the London to Oban bus arrive?

London to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the London to Oban train arrive?

London to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from London to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Oban is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from London to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Oban?

Book your London to Oban train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 493+ hotels available in Oban.

London to Oban - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 47m
£71–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
13h 16m
£37–99
Drive 488.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Oban488.5 mi
8h 39m
£119–172
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
7h 1m
£98–300
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
9h 11m
£107–266
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to GlasgowUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
14h 18m
£40–101
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
6h 59m
£99–297
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
7h 12m
£58–178
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
7h 17m
£65–179
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
7h 21m
£66–180
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
7h 55m
£97–292

London to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between London, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from London Euston to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 16m.

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