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

The cheapest way to get from Blyth to Oban is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 9h 6m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Blyth and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Blyth station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Blyth and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Blyth 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 42m.

How far is it from Blyth to Oban?

The distance between Blyth and Oban is 283 miles. The road distance is 226.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blyth to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Blyth to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blyth to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blyth to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Blyth to Oban?

The best way to get from Blyth to Oban is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Blyth to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blyth to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blyth to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Blyth to Oban is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Blyth to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 551+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Blyth 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 42m
£73–178
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
9h 6m
£25–36
Drive 224.8 mi
1. Drive from Blyth to Obancar 224.8 mi
4h 37m
£56–81
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 29m
£74–182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 31m
£48–87
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 32m
£47–185

Blyth to Oban by bus, subway, and train

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.5 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Prince of Wales to Oban via Whitley Road - Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus station to Oban Bus Station via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 9h 6m.

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