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 £65 - £150 and takes 15h 5m.

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 37m and costs £55 - £220.

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 Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

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 23m.

How far is it from Oban to Poole?

The distance between Oban and Poole is 492 miles. The road distance is 525.4 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 23m and costs £90 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 23m and costs £90 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 15h 5m.

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 525 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Oban to Poole.

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

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Oban to Poole - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 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 Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
6h 37m
£57–219
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
11h 23m
£92–344
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
14h 49m
£61–222
Drive 522.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Poole522.3 mi
9h 25m
£129–186
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Poole
8h 29m
£110–310
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
8h 4m
£123–256
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslink
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
8h 32m
£82–239
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
9h 2m
£64–237
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
13h 38m
£81–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
15h 5m
£65–147

Oban to Poole by train, foot, and subway

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11h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.4 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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