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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Oban is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Oban. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Oban via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Oban?

The distance between Sunderland and Oban is 278 miles. The road distance is 239.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Sunderland to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Oban?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Oban is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Sunderland to Oban bus arrive?

Sunderland to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Oban is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Sunderland to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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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 2m
£82–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 43m
£28–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
8h 13m
£45–88
Drive 238.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Obancar 238.1 mi
4h 53m
£59–85
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 17m
Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 20m

Sunderland to Oban by train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275.9 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Oban via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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