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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Oakham is to bus via Northampton which costs £23 - £40 and takes 9h 16m.

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 14m 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, Haymarket Bus Station and Ayston Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 40m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 56m.

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 14m 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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Oakhamtrain
4h 40m
£82–213
Bus via Northampton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
9h 16m
£23–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
8h 56m
£43–98
Drive 173.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Oakhamcar 173.7 mi
3h 14m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oakhamtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 52m
£131–191

Poole to Oakham by bus and train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.5 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, North Street East, and Ayston Road in around 8h 56m.

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