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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Thirsk is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Thirsk is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Thirsk?

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

How far is it from Oban to Thirsk?

The distance between Oban and Thirsk is 369 miles. The road distance is 281.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £120 - £260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Thirsk bus from?

Oban to Thirsk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Thirsk train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Oban to Thirsk is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Oban to Thirsk bus arrive?

Oban to Thirsk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Thirsk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Thirsk is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Oban to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Thirsk.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oban to Thirsk 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 Yorktrain
7h 24m
£128–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
12h 5m
£41–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
10h 3m
£133–210
Drive 279.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Thirskcar 279.9 mi
5h 9m
£70–100
Bus, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
9h 17m
£90–202
Bus, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
9h 6m
£118–263

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

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Distance: 366.9 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Thirsk via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Thirsk in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 12h 5m.

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