The average train between Exeter and Oban takes 20h 3m and the fastest train takes 19h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Exeter to Oban. 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 6 times a week between Exeter and Oban. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 1:27 PM which arrives into Oban at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 20h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Oban. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Oban station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
Exeter to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oban station.
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The distance between Exeter and Oban is 645.8 km. The road distance is 1,046 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 3m.