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The average train between Central London and Oban takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Central London to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 36m
Duration
504 mi
Distance
£191
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
10h 8m
£131–286

Central London to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Central London and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Russell Square station and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 48m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail13h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 49m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 42m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail18h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail13h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperScotRail12h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 48m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail13h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 48m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail13h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 48m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail13h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 48m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central London to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 503.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

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

You can take a subway from Northfields station to Oban via Russell Square station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 8m.

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