The average train between Oban and Heathrow takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Heathrow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Oban and Heathrow. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Heathrow at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Heathrow station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Oban to Heathrow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Heathrow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Oban to Heathrow train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Heathrow is 640.5 km. The road distance is 822 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Court Road station, and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 9h 19m.