The distance between Torquay and Oban is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Torquay to Oban by train, plane, bus 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 Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Lancaster then Glasgow Central and then to Oban.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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There are several options for getting from Torquay to Oban by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($330).
The distance between Torquay and Oban is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 674km (419 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Torquay and Oban by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £280 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Oban. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Glasgow Central and Dalmuir. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Torquay and Oban. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10hrs, 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 Torquay and Oban. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Torquay and Oban. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Torquay and Oban. 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 Torquay to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £280 ($330).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 40m | £330($390) | once a week | 864km (537 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 7h 25m | £190($225) | once a week | 916km (569 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | £280($330) | once daily | 771km (479 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £150($175) | once daily | 829km (515 miles) |
Train | 10hrs | £245($290) | 4 times a day | 930km (578 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 50m | £75($89) | twice a week | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 16h 25m | £48($57) | once daily | 976km (606 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | £155($185) | on demand | 895km (556 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.