The distance between Oban and Torquay is around 770km (478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Oban to Torquay 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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Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Torquay.
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Take the train to Dalmuir, Carlisle then Birmingham New Street and then to Torquay.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.
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There are several options for getting from Oban to Torquay by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 15hrs. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Oban and Torquay is around 770km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 674km (419 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Oban and Torquay by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Torquay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Torquay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Torquay. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Torquay. 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 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Oban and Torquay. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 10h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Torquay. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Torquay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Newton Abbot. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Oban and Torquay. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Torquay. 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 Torquay. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Torquay is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Torquay. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Torquay. The distance is around 895km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Torquay is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £275 ($325).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 55m | £330($390) | once a week | 863km (536 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, plane | 7h 35m | £190($225) | once a week | 916km (569 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | £275($325) | once daily | 770km (478 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 5h 45m | £150($175) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
Train | 10h 20m | £240($285) | 6 times a week | 931km (578 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | £50($59) | once daily | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | £155($185) | on demand | 895km (556 miles) |
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