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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £45 - £100 and takes 14h 16m.

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 48m 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, Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs £90 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 21m and costs £90 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 14h 16m.

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 bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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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 48m
£45–150
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 21m
£94–371
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
14h 16m
£46–100
Drive 532.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Exeter532.8 mi
8h 59m
£131–190
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 18m
£113–261
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 15m
£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 40m
£81–247
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
9h 16m
£77–249
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 4m
£140–341
Bus
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 53m
£50–117

Oban to Exeter by train and foot

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12h 21mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.1 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 14h 16m.

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