The average bus between South Shields and Oban takes 10h 40m and the fastest bus takes 7h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between South Shields and Oban. The earliest departure is at 4:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from South Shields is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Oban at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Monument Market Street and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Oban. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Oban station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
South Shields to Oban bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
South Shields to Oban bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Oban Bus Station.
The distance between South Shields and Oban is 298.1 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a bus from West Percy Street to Oban Bus Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 8h 53m.