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 £30 - £50 and takes 8h 34m.

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 52m 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 34m.

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.

How far is it from Sunderland to Oban?

The distance between Sunderland and Oban is 278 miles. The road distance is 239.3 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 and costs £85 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 34m.

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 52m 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
£89–223
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 34m
£30–47
Drive 237.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Obancar 237.9 mi
4h 52m
£58–84
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
8h 16m
£78–204
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
9h 5m
£44–94
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 9m
£54–189

Sunderland to Oban by train

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Distance: 275.9 mi
Duration: 7h

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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