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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Oban is to train and fly and bus which costs £60 - £210 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole to Oban station. However, there are services departing from The George and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Oban. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Oban via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Poole to Oban?

The distance between Poole and Oban is 493 miles. The road distance is 525.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Oban without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs £170 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Poole to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Oban bus from?

Poole to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Oban?

The best way to get from Poole to Oban is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs £170 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Poole to Oban bus arrive?

Poole to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Oban is 526 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Poole to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 303+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Oban by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 38m
£64–206
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
11h 31m
£172–414
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
18h 20m
£103–239
Drive 522.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Obancar 522.7 mi
9h 29m
£128–184
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 6m
£110–362
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 58m
£139–313
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 23m
£83–195
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 31m
£77–325
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
13h 23m
£232–430
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
18h 40m
£75–277

Poole to Oban by train, subway, and foot

8Weekly Services

11h 31mAverage Duration

£172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.7 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Poole to Oban via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The George to Oban Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 18h 20m.

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