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

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Oban is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 18h.

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 10m and costs £90 - £240.

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 Oban Bus Station via County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

How far is it from Axminster to Oban?

The distance between Axminster and Oban is 584 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 18m and costs £210 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 13h 18m 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.

Train or bus from Axminster to Oban?

The best way to get from Axminster to Oban is to train which takes 13h 18m and costs £210 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 17h 4m.

Where does the Axminster to Oban bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Axminster to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Oban is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Axminster to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 560+ hotels available in Oban.

Axminster to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
13h 18m
£212–403
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
18h
£64–109
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
17h 4m
Drive 520.4 mi
1. Drive from Axminster to Obancar 520.4 mi
9h 2m
£128–185
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 10m
£90–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
15h 47m
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 46m
£107–256
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 24m
£90–262
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 3m
£98–225

Axminster to Oban by train and bus

8Weekly Services

13h 18mAverage Duration

£212Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Axminster to Oban.

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Distance: 580.3 mi
Duration: 13h 18m

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, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Oban Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 17h 4m.

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