The average train between Oban and Canterbury takes 12h 2m 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 3 times a day between Oban and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Canterbury? 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 Oban to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Canterbury station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
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 Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 9m.