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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Oakham is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Oakham is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Oakham?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Oakham station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Northampton Bus Interchange and (Corby) George Street Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Oakham?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Oakham via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Poole to Oakham?

The distance between Poole and Oakham is 219 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Oakham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Poole to Oakham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Oakham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Oakham train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Oakham?

The best way to get from Poole to Oakham is to train via London which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Poole to Oakham bus arrive?

Poole to Oakham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Oakham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Oakham?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Oakham is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Poole to Oakham.

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

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Where can I stay near Oakham?

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Poole to Oakham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Oakham by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Oakham
4h 36m
£47–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Park
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Corby) George Street Stop AX4
8h 6m
£30–64
Drive 173.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Oakham173.7 mi
3h 12m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to OakhamBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 16m
£38–230
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centre
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Corby) George Street Stop AX4
8h 43m
£30–64

Poole to Oakham by train, subway, and foot

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.5 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Oakham, District of Rutland, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Oakham via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, Northampton Bus Interchange, and (Corby) George Street Stop A in around 8h 6m.

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