What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Barnard Castle and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Barnard Castle to Oban. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Oban?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Oban is 326 miles. The road distance is 245.9 miles.

How do I travel from Barnard Castle to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to Oban?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Barnard Castle to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Oban bus from?

Barnard Castle to Oban bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Oban train from?

Barnard Castle to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Barnard Castle to Oban?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Oban is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Oban bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Oban bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Oban train arrive?

Barnard Castle to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to Oban is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Barnard Castle to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 551+ hotels available in Oban.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 26m
£97–194
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
11h 3m
£49–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
10h 23m
Drive 244.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Obancar 244.4 mi
4h 30m
£61–88
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 31m
£85–203

Barnard Castle to Oban by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 324.1 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Oban via Tubwell Row, Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Oban Bus Station via Newgate Street Stand C, Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 10h 23m.

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