The average train between Oban and Canterbury takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Canterbury. 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 twice daily between Oban and Canterbury. 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 Canterbury at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Canterbury station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
Oban to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Oban to Canterbury train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Canterbury is 714.2 km. The road distance is 907 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Canterbury West via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 14m.