The average train between Oban and Poole takes 12h 58m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Oban and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Poole at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Poole. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Poole station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
Oban to Poole train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Poole train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Oban to Poole train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Poole is 674.3 km. The road distance is 979 km.
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 9m.