- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
€0.00
Average price
€-0.01
Fastest journey
9 h 18 m
Average duration
9 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
648 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oban to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Oban to London without transferring at least once.


Trains from Oban to London run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €91 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 402 miles (648 km) distance in 8h 16m.
Distance 402 miles (648 km) |
Average train duration 9h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €91 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 16m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
The table below shows live departures for Oban to London trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33970+ L88163+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 8:36 AM 5:17 AMOban station (OBN) | 8h55 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W33970+ L88163+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 8:36 AM 5:32 AMConnel Ferry (CON) | 8h40 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
L88163 · L87838+ G80049 | On time 5:32 AM Connel Ferry (CON) | 8h39 | 2:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
W34063+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ C14825 | Delayed 11:40 AM 8:56 AMOban station (OBN) | 8h16 | 5:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34063+ C14825+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 11:40 AM 9:07 AMConnel Ferry (CON) | 8h05 | 5:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
C14837_C14879 · L87985+ G80091 | On time 12:11 PM Oban station (OBN) | 9h00 | 9:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C14837_C14879 · L87985+ G80091 | On time 12:23 PM Connel Ferry (CON) | 8h48 | 9:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
C14845+ G25688 | On time 2:41 PM Oban station (OBN) | 9h18 | 11:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
W34259+ C14845+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 5:40 PM 2:41 PMOban station (OBN) | 8h59 | 11:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
W34259+ C14845+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 5:40 PM 2:52 PMConnel Ferry (CON) | 8h48 | 11:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
C14845+ G25688 | On time 2:52 PM Connel Ferry (CON) | 9h07 | 11:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oban to London trains use the Oban to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at London Kings Cross. Use this guide to compare Oban and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oban has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oban.
Wi-Fi is available at Oban.
Ticket office support is available at Oban. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oban: Parking, WC.
Available at Oban: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oban: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Connel Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Connel Ferry: Parking.
Available at Connel Ferry: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Connel Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Rough ground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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