The average train between Folkestone and Oban takes 17h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 44m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Folkestone 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 5 times a week between Folkestone and Oban. The earliest departure is at 9:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Oban at 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 17h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Oban. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Oban station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
Folkestone to Oban train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Oban train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Folkestone to Oban train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Folkestone and Oban is 735.8 km. The road distance is 967 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Oban via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 28m.