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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Oban takes 14h 55m 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.

14h 55m
Duration
552 mi
Distance
£270
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  4. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain train
12h 4m
£206–373

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 4:27 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 551.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 55m

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, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 12h 4m.

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