How to travel from Oban to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Plymouth is around 811km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Oban to Plymouth by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £340($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir, Carlisle then Birmingham New Street and then to Plymouth.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £255($305)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance932km (579 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Oban to Plymouth by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).

The distance between Oban and Plymouth is around 811km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Oban and Plymouth by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Plymouth is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Plymouth. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Oban and Plymouth. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Plymouth. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Scottish Citylink, National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Oban and Plymouth. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Oban and Plymouth. The distance is around 932km (579 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 Oban to Plymouth is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £285 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Plymouth

Transport options from Oban to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
7hrs
£340($400)
once a week905km (562 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane8hrs
£195($230)
once a week957km (595 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 20m
£285($340)
once daily811km (504 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 15m
£155($185)
once daily871km (541 miles)
Train
10h 55m
£255($305)
twice daily972km (604 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
£48($57)
once daily1,134km (705 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
£160($190)
on demand932km (579 miles)

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Airports near Plymouth

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Plymouth