What is the cheapest way to get from Darlington to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington 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 7h 10m.

How far is it from Darlington to Oban?

The distance between Darlington and Oban is 301 miles. The road distance is 259.5 miles.

How do I travel from Darlington to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Darlington to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Darlington to Oban?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Darlington to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Oban bus from?

Darlington to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Oban train from?

Darlington to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Oban?

The best way to get from Darlington to Oban is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Darlington to Oban bus arrive?

Darlington to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Darlington to Oban train arrive?

Darlington to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Oban is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Darlington to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Darlington to Oban?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Darlington to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Darlington to Oban - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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
7h 10m
£95–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 51m
£44–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 25m
£110–174
Drive 258 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Obancar 258 mi
4h 56m
£65–94
Train to Newcastle, 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 Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 2m
£105–238
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport, bus
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MME - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 5m
£113–503

Darlington to Oban by train

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Distance: 299.7 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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