Rome2Rio

How to get fromAxminster to Obanby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Oban

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Axminster to Oban 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    13h 26m
    £203–366

  2. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus bus
    8h 4m
    £43–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    16h 46m
    £56–90

  4. Drive  520.4 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Obancar car 520.4 mi
    9h 2m
    £129–187

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    15h 44m
    £270–417

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    17h 57m
    £69–121

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus bus
    8h 57m
    £49–138

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus bus
    8h 28m
    £110–302

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus bus
    8h 26m
    £78–254

  10. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 41m
    £56–164

Axminster to Oban by train and foot

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£203Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Axminster to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 580.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Axminster to Oban via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 46m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There