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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Poole is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 15h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Poole is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Poole. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Poole via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Oban to Poole?

The distance between Oban and Poole is 492 miles. The road distance is 525.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Poole without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs £160 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Oban to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Poole bus from?

Oban to Poole bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Poole train from?

Oban to Poole train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Poole?

The best way to get from Oban to Poole is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs £160 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the Oban to Poole bus arrive?

Oban to Poole bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Poole train arrive?

Oban to Poole train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Poole is 526 miles. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Oban to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Oban to Poole - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Oban to Poole by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 8m
£75–237
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
7h 30m
£41–176
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
11h 13m
£169–372
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
15h 5m
£119–189
Drive 522.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Poolecar 522.6 mi
9h 32m
£130–188
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
7h 11m
£97–238
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
7h 57m
£119–381
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
8h 2m
£120–271
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
8h 30m
£97–227
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
9h 13m
£87–218
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
13h 22m
£215–383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
15h 46m
£81–149

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 489.1 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Poole via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 11h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 15h 46m.

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