How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ObanNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Oban

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
£135($160)
once daily621km (386 miles)
Plane and Train6h 25m
£170($200)
once a week764km (474 miles)
Train
5h 25m
£53($63)
once a week422km (262 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£41($48)
once daily424km (264 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£63($75)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Oban

The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban