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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to North Shields is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to North Shields is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Nile Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at North Shields via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Oban to North Shields?

The distance between Oban and North Shields is 278 miles. The road distance is 233.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Oban to North Shields, including transfers.

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

Oban to North Shields bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

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

Oban to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to North Shields?

The best way to get from Oban to North Shields is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Oban to North Shields bus arrive?

Oban to North Shields bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Oban to North Shields train arrive?

Oban to North Shields train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to North Shields is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Oban to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1970+ hotels available in North Shields.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oban to North Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 24m
£83–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 50m
£24–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 30m
£45–88
Drive 231.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to North Shieldscar 231.9 mi
4h 36m
£57–83
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
6h 58m
£84–205
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
7h 45m
£55–209

Oban to North Shields by train and subway

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.7 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Oban to North Shields via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to Nile Street via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 7h 50m.

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