Cheapest month
Up to 28%The cheapest time to travel is September (€34.57); the most expensive is May (€44.34).
Trains from Oban to London
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- Lowest price from €178.12
- Average duration 9h 16m
- Connections per day 3
- Distance 648 km
- CO₂ per person 9 kg
train from Oban to London
The journey from Oban to London is about 648 km. On average a train trip takes 9h 16m with 3 connections per day.
| Lowest price | €178.12 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 9h 16m |
| Connections per day | 3 |
| Lowest price | €178.12 |
| Highest price | €178.12 |
| First departure | 05:17 AM |
| Last departure | 12:11 PM |
| Distance | 648 km |
| Departure | Oban |
| Arrival | London |
| Travel operator | London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail |
When to book from Oban to London
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Oban to London by train, with medians around €34.57 versus about €44.34 in May (roughly a 28% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates intercity services on the "East Coast Main Line" between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. It was formed in 2018 as a result of the UK government's decision to terminate the franchise of Virgin Trains East Coast. LNER is owned by the Department for Transport and managed by the operator of the East Coast Partnership, a joint venture between infrastructure company Network Rail and train operator FirstGroup. LNER operates a fleet of electric and diesel trains, including the Azuma, which is the fastest train in the UK.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 45.36kg
bus 48.6kg
flight 129.6kg
carpool 103.68kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Oban to London?
The train journey between Oban and London emits 45.36kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Oban and London?
Taking the train between Oban and London saves 84.24kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 3.24kg compared to the bus and 58.32kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Oban to London costs €178.12. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from €178.12.
The cheapest ticket from Oban to London costs €178.12. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Oban and London are 648 km apart.
The journey from Oban to London takes about 9h 16m on average. The fastest option takes 8h 52m.
This route is served by 2 operators: London North Eastern Railway and Scotrail.
There are about 3 connections per day from Oban to London.
The first train from Oban to London leaves at 05:17 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Oban to London leaves at 12:11 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs €178.12 but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Oban to London.
The shortest train journey between Oban and London takes 8h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Oban and London.
The train journey from Oban to London generates 9 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €34.57, while May is among the most expensive (about €44.34).