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 £75 - £150 and takes 17h 15m.

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 2m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

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 7m.

How far is it from Oban to Poole?

The distance between Oban and Poole is 492 miles. The road distance is 525.2 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 7m and costs £170 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 Ember, depart from Oban Bus 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 7m and costs £170 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Oban to Poole bus arrive?

Oban to Poole bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn 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 525 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 11 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
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1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station 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 2m
£65–205
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 7m
£174–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
17h 15m
£78–147
Drive 522.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Poolecar 522.2 mi
9h 30m
£127–184
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station 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 46m
£110–365
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
8h 31m
£141–311
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station 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
7h 55m
£108–263
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station 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 24m
£84–198
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
8h 55m
£79–324
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
12h 46m
£234–429
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
17h 47m
£103–239

Oban to Poole by train, foot, and subway

23Weekly Services

11h 7mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.5 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 17h 15m.

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