Kent to Oban Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Oban takes 12h 50m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Kent 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.

12h 50m
Duration: 597 mi
Distance: £264
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
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Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain

10h 53m

£207–344

Kent to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Kent and Oban. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:18 PM → 12:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:17 AM → 9:24 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
5:17 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
15h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:47 AM → 3:28 PM
14h 40m • 4 changes
9:18 AM → 7:38 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
11:18 AM → 9:27 PM
10h 8m • 4 changes
6:17 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:43 AM → 3:28 PM
13h 44m • 4 changes
9:18 AM → 7:38 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 9:27 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
6:17 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:43 AM → 3:28 PM
13h 44m • 4 changes
9:18 AM → 7:38 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 9:27 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
6:17 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:43 AM → 3:28 PM
13h 44m • 4 changes
9:18 AM → 7:38 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 9:27 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
6:17 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:43 AM → 3:28 PM
13h 44m • 4 changes
9:18 AM → 7:38 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 9:27 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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.

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Oban via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 53m.

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