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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 51m.

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 bus between South Shields and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from South Shields to Oban, including transfers.

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

South Shields to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

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.

Train or bus from South Shields to Oban?

The best way to get from South Shields to Oban is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the South Shields to Oban bus arrive?

South Shields to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 535+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from South 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 11m
£73–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
9h 51m
£37–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
8h 11m
£47–85
Drive 236.1 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Obancar 236.1 mi
4h 45m
£59–86
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 Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 58m
£98–230
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 Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 21m
£59–215

Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 274.4 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Oban Bus Station via Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 51m.

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