What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Oban is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Whitley Road - Park Avenue and arriving at Oban Bus Station via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Oban. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay to Oban?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Oban is 276 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.

How do I travel from Whitley Bay to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £80 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to Oban?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Whitley Bay to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Oban bus from?

Whitley Bay to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Oban?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Oban is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Oban bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Oban is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Whitley Bay to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 564+ hotels available in 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 11m
£84–213
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 54m
£24–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
8h 15m
£45–88
Drive 231.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Obancar 231.7 mi
4h 37m
£57–83
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 2m
£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 5m
£47–186

Whitley Bay to Oban by subway and train

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Oban via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitley Road - Park Avenue to Oban Bus Station via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 8h 54m.

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