The average train between Oban and Whitstable takes 13h 17m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. 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 Whitstable at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 13h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Whitstable station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
Oban to Whitstable train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Whitstable train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Oban to Whitstable train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Whitstable is 704.6 km. The road distance is 948 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Whitstable via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 45m.