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 £35 - £90 and takes 14h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Oban is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs £90 - £260.

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 48m.

How far is it from London to Oban?

The distance between London and Oban is 496 miles. The road distance is 491.3 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 48m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 48m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 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 43m 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 496+ 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 Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 48m
£71–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
13h 16m
£35–85
Drive 488.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Obancar 488.5 mi
8h 43m
£117–168
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 6m
£92–259
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 18m
£97–204
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
14h 26m
£38–86
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 6m
£91–293
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 19m
£53–166
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 29m
£60–181
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 28m
£64–167
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 2m
£101–282

London to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.1 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 16m.

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