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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Oban is to bus via Bristol which costs £45 - £90 and takes 17h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 22m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Station Road via Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Oban. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Oban via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Exeter to Oban?

The distance between Exeter and Oban is 556 miles. The road distance is 535.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Oban without a car is to train via Preston which takes 12h 10m and costs £95 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Exeter to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Oban?

The best way to get from Exeter to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 12h 10m and costs £95 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Exeter to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Oban is 536 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Exeter to Oban.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
12h 10m
£95–380
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
17h 5m
£45–87
Drive 532.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Oban532.6 mi
8h 59m
£132–190
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 22m
£59–156
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
13h 3m
£109–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
17h 6m
£49–109
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
8h 59m
£79–208
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
8h 20m
£115–302
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central 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 Station Road
9h 17m
£77–246

Exeter to Oban by train and foot

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12h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 552.5 mi
Duration: 12h 10m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Station Road via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 5m.

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