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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Rougier Street, Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Oban. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Oban via York, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Oban?

The distance between Thirsk and Oban is 369 miles. The road distance is 281.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Thirsk to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Oban bus from?

Thirsk to Oban bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Thirsk to Oban?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Oban is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Thirsk to Oban bus arrive?

Thirsk to Oban bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Thirsk to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thirsk to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Oban is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Thirsk to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 540+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Thirsk to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 9m
£125–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
12h 22m
£42–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 2m
£132–214
Drive 279.8 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Obancar 279.8 mi
5h 9m
£71–102
Bus, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 35m
£121–273
Bus, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus
2. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
10h 40m
£93–205

Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 366.9 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Thirsk to Oban via Thirsk, York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 22m.

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