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 £25 - £40 and takes 8h 45m.

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 West Percy Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 John Dobson Street 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 9m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the South Shields to Oban bus arrive?

South Shields to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, 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 558+ hotels available in Oban.

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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 9m
£73–183
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 45m
£25–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 24m
£50–92
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
£70–183
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
£47–186

South Shields to Oban by subway and train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274.4 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Percy Street to Oban Bus Station via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 8h 45m.

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