The average train between Poole and Oban takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Oban. 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 4 times a day between Poole and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Oban. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Oban station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Poole to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Poole to Oban train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Oban is 674.3 km. The road distance is 978 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Oban via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 11h 44m.