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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Oban is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 11h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 11, George Street and Public Toilets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Oban. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Oban via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Whitby to Oban?

The distance between Whitby and Oban is 350 miles. The road distance is 295.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Oban without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Whitby to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Oban bus from?

Whitby to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Oban train from?

Whitby to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Oban?

The best way to get from Whitby to Oban is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Whitby to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitby to Oban train arrive?

Whitby to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Oban is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Whitby to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Whitby 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
best
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
9h 28m
£76–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Buchanan Bus Station183
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
11h 43m
£29–73
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Public ToiletsE4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Road976 / ...
10h 38m
Drive 293.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Oban293.5 mi
5h 52m
£72–104
Train to Newcastle, fly, bus, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworth
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)NCL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
11h 28m
£93–173
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Whitby to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
9h 39m
£55–222
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus, train
1. Take the train from Scarborough to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
11h 19m
£93–221

Whitby to Oban by train

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9h 28mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Whitby to Oban via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Station Road via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 11, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Public Toilets in around 10h 38m.

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