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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Oban is to bus via John Dobson Street which costs £21 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Coach Station and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Oban. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Oban?

The distance between Gateshead and Oban is 266 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Gateshead to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Gateshead to Oban?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Oban is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Gateshead to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gateshead to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gateshead to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Oban is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Gateshead to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Gateshead to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 484+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Gateshead 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
6h 30m
£46–197
Bus via John Dobson Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
7h 40m
£22–47
Bus
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
7h 20m
£30–47
Drive 227.3 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Obancar 227.3 mi
4h 34m
£56–80
Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
8h 35m
£80–156
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
9h 54m
£56–211

Gateshead to Oban by train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.1 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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