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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Oban takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 59m
Duration
564 mi
Distance
£228
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
10h 27m
£161–344

Canterbury to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Canterbury and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 12m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternCaledonian SleeperScotRail13h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 14m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 4m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 5m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail18h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 1m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternCaledonian SleeperScotRail13h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 16m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 4m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 16m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 16m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 4m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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.

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 563.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Oban via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 27m.

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