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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Oban is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Oban. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Oban via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Poole to Oban?

The distance between Poole and Oban is 493 miles. The road distance is 526.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Oban without a car is to train via London which takes 11h 41m and costs £160 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Poole to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Oban bus from?

Poole to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Oban train from?

Poole to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Oban?

The best way to get from Poole to Oban is to train via London which takes 11h 41m and costs £160 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 15h 59m.

Where does the Poole to Oban bus arrive?

Poole to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Oban train arrive?

Poole to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Oban is 526 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Poole to Oban.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Poole to Oban - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Oban by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
6h 46m
£59–214
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 46m
£39–171
Train via London
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 41m
£169–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
15h 19m
£101–175
Drive 523.4 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Obancar 523.4 mi
9h 30m
£131–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 14m
£106–357
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 4m
£97–237
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 30m
£82–204
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
10h 23m
£88–217
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
15h 35m
£286–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
15h 59m
£82–149

Poole to Oban by train, subway, and foot

18Weekly Services

11h 41mAverage Duration

£169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.3 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Oban via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 59m.

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