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 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Exeter is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs £45 - £150.

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 15h 11m.

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 12h 5m.

How far is it from Oban to Exeter?

The distance between Oban and Exeter is 492 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 12h 5m and costs £85 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 12h 5m and costs £85 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 15h 11m.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Oban to Exeter by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 47m
£45–150
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
15h 11m
£44–110
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
12h 5m
£88–366
Drive 532.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Exeter532.8 mi
8h 59m
£133–192
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
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 19m
£119–262
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 14m
£63–172
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
8h 35m
£75–262
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 6m
£105–326
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 46m
£48–107

Oban to Exeter by train and foot

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12h 5mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.1 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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 12h 5m. 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 15h 11m.

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