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

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Oban is to train and fly and bus which costs £70 - £200 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs £70 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Station Road via County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Axminster and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Oban. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Oban via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

How far is it from Axminster to Oban?

The distance between Axminster and Oban is 583 miles. The road distance is 523.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Axminster to Oban without a car is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs £95 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 13h 8m to get from Axminster to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Oban bus from?

Axminster to Oban bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Oban train from?

Axminster to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Axminster to Oban?

The best way to get from Axminster to Oban is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs £95 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 15m.

Where does the Axminster to Oban bus arrive?

Axminster to Oban bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Where does the Axminster to Oban train arrive?

Axminster to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Axminster to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Oban is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Axminster to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Axminster to Oban - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Axminster 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
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
13h 8m
£98–384
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 34m
£72–196
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
15h 21m
Drive 520.4 mi
1. Drive from Axminster to Oban520.4 mi
8h 56m
£127–184
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
15h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Lordswood Rd106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
16h 15m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 56m
£84–261
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 34m
£75–206
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 9m
£114–287
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
10h 1m
£137–286

Axminster to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

13h 8mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580 mi
Duration: 13h 8m

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

You can take a train from Axminster to Oban via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Station Road via Waterstones, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 15m.

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