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

The cheapest way to get from Consett to Oban is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Consett to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Consett and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Consett station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Consett Bus Station Stand E and arriving at Station Road via Newcastle Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Consett to Oban?

The distance between Consett and Oban is 284 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Consett to Oban without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 7h 50m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Consett to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Consett to Oban bus from?

Consett to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.

Train or bus from Consett to Oban?

The best way to get from Consett to Oban is to train via Newcastle which takes 7h 50m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle Coach Station, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Consett to Oban bus arrive?

Consett to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Consett to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Consett to Oban is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Consett to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 499+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Consett 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 Newcastle
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 50m
£44–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Consett Bus Station Stand C to Interchangebus 78
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
11h 4m
£24–38
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 Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 53m
£32–50
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from Consett to Obancar 228.5 mi
4h 35m
£55–79
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 59m
£74–162
Train
1. Take the train from Durham 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 14m
£58–116
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 to Obantrain
11h
£56–214

Consett to Oban by bus and train

38Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.7 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand E to Oban via Central Stn Clayton St, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand E to Station Road via Central Stn Clayton St, Newcastle Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 53m.

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