What is the cheapest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chester-le-Street and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester-le-Street to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Front Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Chester-le-Street and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Oban. However, there are services departing from Chester-Le-Street and arriving at Oban via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Chester-le-Street to Oban?

The distance between Chester-le-Street and Oban is 274 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chester-le-Street to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester-le-Street to Oban bus from?

Chester-le-Street to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Chester-le-Street to Oban train from?

Chester-le-Street to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Chester-le-Street to Oban?

The best way to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Chester-le-Street to Oban bus arrive?

Chester-le-Street to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Chester-le-Street to Oban train arrive?

Chester-le-Street to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chester-le-Street to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester-le-Street to Oban is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Chester-le-Street to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester-le-Street to Oban?

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester-le-Street to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 56m
£71–175
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
8h 27m
£25–37
Drive 236 mi
1. Drive from Chester-le-Street to Obancar 236 mi
4h 44m
£60–86
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 43m
£97–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
8h 51m
£35–63
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 6m
£58–215

Chester-le-Street to Oban by train

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Distance: 272.1 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Chester-le-Street, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Oban via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front Street to Oban Bus Station via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 8h 27m.

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