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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Oban
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $250 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $250, while a train costs an average of $256.
Distance: 402 miles (648 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$256 Average price | $250 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Oban, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oban:
A flight is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oban costing on average $256.
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
You'll arrive about 1h 28m sooner (8h 3m by train vs 9h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $256 compared to roughly $210 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Oban
How to get from London to Oban by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Oban is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 PM1h35London7:50 PMOban$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:15 PM1h35London7:50 PMOban$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 AM1h15London10:15 AMOban$1221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:05 AM1h35London8:40 AMOban$331One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 AM1h20London9:10 AMOban$1341One-way0 transfers
- 6:35 PM1h20London7:55 PMOban$1351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Oban:
A flight is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oban costing on average $256.
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Oban as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Oban station (OBN).
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Oban by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Scotrail to go to Oban by train.
- 22 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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