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 £55 - £130 and takes 16h 6m.

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 10m and costs £80 - £220.

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 Exeter and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

How far is it from Exeter to Oban?

The distance between Exeter and Oban is 493 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 3m and costs £200 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 Exeter 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 3m and costs £200 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Exeter to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Oban train arrive?

Exeter to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Oban is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Exeter to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 10m
£82–213
Bus via Bristol
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
16h 6m
£59–121
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 Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
12h 3m
£205–376
Drive 532.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Obancar 532.6 mi
9h 5m
£131–189
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
7h 21m
£96–230
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 3m
£91–198
Fly Exeter to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane EXT - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 43m
£97–225
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central 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
9h
£101–276
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
13h 4m
£325–473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
16h 51m
£102–235

Exeter to Oban by train and bus

8Weekly Services

12h 3mAverage Duration

£205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.8 mi
Duration: 7h 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, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Oban Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 16h 6m.

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