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

The cheapest way to get from Devon to Oban is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 17h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Devon to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Devon and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Devon and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Devon to Oban. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Oban via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Devon to Oban?

The distance between Devon and Oban is 503 miles. The road distance is 542.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Devon to Oban without a car is to train via Preston which takes 13h 6m and costs £200 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Devon to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Devon to Oban bus from?

Devon to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Devon to Oban train from?

Devon to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Devon to Oban?

The best way to get from Devon to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 13h 6m and costs £200 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 17h 36m.

Where does the Devon to Oban bus arrive?

Devon to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Devon to Oban train arrive?

Devon to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Devon to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Oban is 543 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Devon to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Devon to Oban by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 51m
£85–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
17h 36m
£62–125
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain
13h 6m
£208–386
Drive 539.5 mi
1. Drive from Devon to Obancar 539.5 mi
9h 25m
£132–191
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 28m
£101–230
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 44m
£92–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 19m
£129–252
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
10h 6m
£111–315
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
14h 29m
£326–487
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
17h 54m
£176–346

Devon to Oban by train

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13h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.3 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Yeoford to Oban via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 13h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 17h 36m.

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