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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Oban is to bus which costs £70 - £150 and takes 16h 11m.

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 57m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Station Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 40m and costs £100 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 Seldown Coach 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 40m and costs £100 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Poole to Oban bus arrive?

Poole to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 24m 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 486+ hotels available in Oban.

Poole to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
6h 57m
£62–222
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
16h 51m
£58–359
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
11h 40m
£107–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
16h 11m
£71–144
Drive 522.7 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Oban522.7 mi
9h 24m
£132–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
8h 23m
£99–315
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 38m
£123–269
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
9h 34m
£75–247
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
14h 13m
£87–537

Poole to Oban by train, subway, and foot

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11h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.1 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Station Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 11m.

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