South Shields to Oban Trains

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: £118
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain

7h 14m

£75–180

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 11:56 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:08 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:56 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 31m • 3 changes
1:08 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 31m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:56 AM → 3:27 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
9:11 PM → 8:35 AM
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11h 23m • 3 changes
11:56 PM → 11:27 AM
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11h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:08 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:08 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:08 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
9:08 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
1:08 PM → 7:38 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

South Shields to Oban trains

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South Shields to Oban train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM

9:08 AM → 3:28 PM

1:08 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:56 AM → 1:43 PM

8:56 AM → 3:28 PM

1:08 PM → 7:40 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:56 AM → 3:27 PM

2:41 PM → 9:24 PM

9:11 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

11:56 PM → 11:27 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM

9:08 AM → 3:28 PM

1:08 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM

9:08 AM → 3:28 PM

1:08 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM

9:08 AM → 3:28 PM

1:08 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:08 AM → 1:45 PM

9:08 AM → 3:28 PM

1:08 PM → 7:38 PM

3:05 PM → 9:27 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley

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9:11 PM → 8:35 AM
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11:56 PM → 11:27 AM
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