The average train between Oban and Kent takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 10h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Kent. 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 Kent. 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 Kent at 4:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Kent. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Kent station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Oban to Kent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Kent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Oban to Kent train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Kent is 702.9 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Lenham via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 10h 21m.