Exeter to Oban Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Oban takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

15h 3m
Duration: 553 mi
Distance: £245
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain

12h 10m

£202–331

Exeter to Oban train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Exeter and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Oban at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:14 PM → 3:28 PM
Arrives next day
18h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:27 AM → 7:38 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 9:27 PM
11h • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
16h 8m • 3 changes
6:27 PM → 1:45 PM
Arrives next day
19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:27 AM → 7:38 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 9:27 PM
11h • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
16h 8m • 3 changes
6:27 PM → 1:43 PM
Arrives next day
19h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:27 AM → 7:40 PM
11h 13m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 9:27 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
3:27 PM → 12:05 PM
Arrives next day
20h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 9:24 PM
10h 57m • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
16h 8m • 3 changes
7:27 PM → 3:28 PM
Arrives next day
20h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:27 AM → 7:38 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 9:27 PM
11h • 3 changes
4:27 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
16h 8m • 3 changes
6:27 PM → 1:45 PM
Arrives next day
19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:27 AM → 7:38 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
10:27 AM → 9:27 PM
11h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Oban? 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.

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Oban via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 10m.

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