The distance between Oban and Sunderland is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Oban to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL).
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
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There are several options for getting from Oban to Sunderland by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between Oban and Sunderland is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 307km (190 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Oban and Sunderland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Sunderland is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Sunderland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Sunderland. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Newcastle. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Oban and Sunderland. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Sunderland. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Sunderland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Oban and Sunderland. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Sunderland. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Sunderland is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Sunderland. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Sunderland. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Sunderland is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £150($175) | once daily | 641km (398 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7hrs | £135($160) | once a week | 785km (487 miles) |
Train | 5h 55m | £58($69) | once a week | 441km (274 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | £49($58) | once daily | 415km (258 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £68($80) | on demand | 389km (242 miles) |
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