What is the cheapest way to get from Kent to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Oban is to bus which costs £70 - £110 and takes 18h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kent to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Kent to Oban is to train and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs £130 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Station Road via Earl Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Oban. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Oban via Ashford International, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Kent to Oban?

The distance between Kent and Oban is 601 miles. The road distance is 533.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kent to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Kent to Oban without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 44m and costs £220 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Kent to Oban?

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Kent to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Oban bus from?

Kent to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Oban train from?

Kent to Oban train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Oban?

The best way to get from Kent to Oban is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 44m and costs £220 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 18h 12m.

Where does the Kent to Oban bus arrive?

Kent to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Kent to Oban train arrive?

Kent to Oban train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Oban is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Kent to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Kent to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

Kent to Oban - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Kent to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 44m
£223–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
18h 12m
£71–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
15h 27m
£94–138
Drive 530.4 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Obancar 530.4 mi
9h 11m
£131–189
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
7h 59m
£134–322
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 58m
£118–440
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 53m
£86–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 55m
£123–349
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 26m
£99–233
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 52m
£143–335
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 33m
£93–213

Kent to Oban by train

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10h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 597.3 mi
Duration: 10h 44m

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, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Station Road via Earl Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 12m.

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