The average train between Canterbury and Oban takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Canterbury and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Oban. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Oban station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Canterbury to Oban train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Oban train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Canterbury to Oban train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Canterbury and Oban is 714.2 km. The road distance is 907 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Oban via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 26m.