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 £55 - £120 and takes 15h 47m.

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 25m and costs £80 - £220.

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, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

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 Dalmuir, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Oban to Exeter?

The distance between Oban and Exeter is 556 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 11m and costs £220 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 12h 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 12h 11m and costs £220 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 15h 47m.

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 Dalmuir station.

Can I drive from Oban to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Exeter is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Oban to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Oban to Exeter 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 Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 11m
£221–370
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
15h 47m
£56–116
Drive 532.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Exetercar 532.8 mi
9h 6m
£132–190
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Exeter (EXT)plane GLA - EXT
7h 21m
£97–264
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
13h 12m
£320–475
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
16h 49m
£97–231
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 25m
£82–214
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
6h 28m
£95–219
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 12m
£92–209
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 2m
£126–247

Oban to Exeter by train

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12h 11mAverage Duration

£221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 552.6 mi
Duration: 12h 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 Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bus Station in around 15h 47m.

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