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South Shields to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Oban takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train 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.

8h 25m
Duration
274 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
7h 9m
£80–213

South Shields to Oban train times

Trains run every 4 hours between South Shields and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 274.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Oban via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 9m.

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