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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Oban is to subway and bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Oban. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Oban via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from South Shields to Oban?

The distance between South Shields and Oban is 276 miles. The road distance is 237.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from South Shields to Oban, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the South Shields to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Oban is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from South Shields to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 551+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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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 14m
£75–175
Subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
10h 24m
£43–78
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 2m
Drive 236.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Obancar 236.1 mi
4h 45m
£59–85
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
8h 15m
£77–185
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 18m
£50–188

South Shields to Oban by subway and train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.4 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a subway from South Shields to Oban via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 14m.

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