What is the cheapest way to get from North Shields to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Oban is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shields to Oban?

The fastest way to get from North Shields to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Albion Road-Sidney Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Oban. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Oban via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from North Shields to Oban?

The distance between North Shields and Oban is 278 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.

How do I travel from North Shields to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from North Shields to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from North Shields to Oban?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from North Shields to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Oban bus from?

North Shields to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from North Shields to Oban?

The best way to get from North Shields to Oban is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the North Shields to Oban bus arrive?

North Shields to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the North Shields to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from North Shields to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Oban is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from North Shields to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 550+ hotels available in Oban.

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There are 6 ways to get from North Shields 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
7h 24m
£75–175
Bus
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 35m
£25–37
Drive 231.7 mi
1. Drive from North Shields to Obancar 231.7 mi
4h 35m
£58–83
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 Corran Hallsbus
7h 54m
£77–185
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
9h 20m
£43–78
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 Corran Hallsbus
9h 7m
£50–188

North Shields to Oban by subway and train

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Distance: 276.7 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a subway from North Shields to Oban via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albion Road-Sidney Street to Oban Bus Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 8h 35m.

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