How to travel from Dartmoor National Park to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Oban is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Oban by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ObanDartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £340($405)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance906km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Oban

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Oban by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £340 ($405).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Oban is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Dartmoor National Park and Oban by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £340 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Oban. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Oban. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sherberton Dunna Bridge, Newton Abbot Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dartmoor National Park and Oban. The distance is around 906km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £340 ($405).

How do I get from Dartmoor National Park to Oban

Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Oban

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5hrs
£340($405)
once daily771km (479 miles)
Plane and Train6h 35m
£395($465)
once a week864km (537 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7hrs
£145($170)
once a week851km (529 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
£47($56)
once a week1,119km (695 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
£155($185)
on demand906km (563 miles)

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Airports near Oban

The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban