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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Exeter is to train and bus and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Oban to Exeter?

The distance between Oban and Exeter is 485 miles. The road distance is 535.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Exeter without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 59m and costs £95 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Oban to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Exeter bus from?

Oban to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Exeter train from?

Oban to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Exeter?

The best way to get from Oban to Exeter is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 59m and costs £95 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Oban to Exeter bus arrive?

Oban to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Exeter train arrive?

Oban to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Exeter?

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

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Oban to Exeter by train, bus, plane, 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, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
7h 11m
£118–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
13h 43m
£44–101
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
11h 59m
£95–326
Drive 532.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Exeter532.8 mi
8h 59m
£134–193
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 27m
£54–172
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 6m
£58–182
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
9h 13m
£95–274
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
5. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
9h 54m
£86–276
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St DavidsGlasgow Central - Plymouth
13h 10m
£105–246
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
16h 44m
£49–112

Oban to Exeter by train and foot

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11h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.2 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Exeter St Davids via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 13h 43m.

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