The average train between Oban and Whitstable takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. 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 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 11h 18m.
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, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Whitstable is 704.6 km. The road distance is 887 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Whitstable via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 10h 46m.