The distance between Canterbury and Oban is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Canterbury to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oban → Canterbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Oban.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Canterbury and Oban is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 714km (444 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Canterbury and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Oban. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
South Eastern Trains Service, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Canterbury and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Oban. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.
National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Canterbury and Oban. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Oban. The distance is around 885km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 40m | £255($300) | once a week | 885km (550 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 5m | £240($285) | once daily | 822km (511 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus | 5h 30m | £215($255) | once daily | 822km (511 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus | 5h 30m | £285($340) | once daily | 838km (521 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | £130($155) | once daily | 834km (518 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus | 6hrs | £160($185) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Train | 9h 20m | £135($160) | once a week | 965km (599 miles) |
Bus | 15h 20m | £52($61) | twice daily | 966km (600 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | £155($180) | on demand | 885km (550 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.