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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 $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 $42, while a train costs an average of $154.
Distance: 402 miles (648 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$154 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oban:
A flight is $89 (€72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Oban costing on average $131 (€106).
A flight is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oban costing on average $154 (€125).
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
The journey is about 42m faster (8h 49m by train vs 9h 31m by car) and roughly $62 (€50) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($154 (€125) vs $216 (€175)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C1485312:14 PM9h13London Kings Cross (KGX)9:27 PMOban station (OBN)$1811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G25679+C1485312:14 PM9h13London Kings Cross (KGX)9:27 PMOban station (OBN)$1811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34016+C14864+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street11:30 AM7h55London Euston (EUS)7:25 PMConnel Ferry (CON)$3561One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G25698+C15056 · C1486410:15 AM9h23London Kings Cross (KGX)7:38 PMOban station (OBN)$1811One-way2 transfers
- G25677+C14830 · L878735:45 AM9h43London Kings Cross (KGX)3:28 PMOban station (OBN)$1811One-way2 transfers
- W34016+C14864+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street11:30 AM8h08London Euston (EUS)7:38 PMOban station (OBN)$3561One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Oban:
A flight is $89 (€72) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Oban costing on average $131 (€106).
A flight is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oban costing on average $154 (€125).
Other travel options to Oban take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 Euston (EUS) and arrive in Oban station (OBN).
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Oban by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Oban by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Oban by train.
- 23 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer.
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