Oban to Canterbury Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Canterbury takes 11h 49m 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.

11h 49m
Duration: 564 mi
Distance: £213
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain

10h 10m

£162–334

Oban to Canterbury train times

Trains run 4 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 11h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:56 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
16h 58m • 2 changes
8:39 PM → 8:34 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:17 AM → 3:34 PM
10h 17m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
16h 58m • 2 changes
8:39 PM → 8:34 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:17 AM → 3:36 PM
10h 19m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
16h 53m • 2 changes
8:39 PM → 8:34 AM
Arrives next day
11h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:17 AM → 3:34 PM
10h 17m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 6:34 PM
9h 38m • 2 changes
8:39 PM → 3:34 PM
Arrives next day
18h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:11 PM → 9:34 PM
9h 23m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 8:34 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 3:34 PM
10h 17m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 9:34 PM
9h 23m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
16h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:17 AM → 3:34 PM
10h 17m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 6:11 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 9:34 PM
9h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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

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 10m.

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