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

The cheapest way to get from Blyth to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 36m.

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 36m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

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 via Whitley Bay which takes 7h 37m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m 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.

Train or bus from Blyth to Oban?

The best way to get from Blyth to Oban is to train via Whitley Bay which takes 7h 37m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Blyth to Oban bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blyth to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Blyth to Oban is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Blyth to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 545+ hotels available in Oban.

Blyth to Oban - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Blyth to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Whitley Bay
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 Low Level to Obantrain
7h 37m
£89–213
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
9h 36m
£31–47
Drive 224.8 mi
1. Drive from Blyth to Obancar 224.8 mi
4h 36m
£55–79
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 25m
£73–178
Train
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
8h 20m
£88–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
10h 17m
£40–80
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 24m
£83–245

Blyth to Oban by bus and foot

88Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 281.5 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus station to Oban Bus Station via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 36m.

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