The average train between Whitley Bay and Oban takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitley Bay 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Whitley Bay and Oban. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Whitley Bay 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 train from Whitley Bay to Oban. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Oban station via Edinburgh Waverley station and Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Whitley Bay to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Oban is 294.8 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Oban via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 16m.