How to travel from Fort William to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Poole is around 812km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Fort William to Poole by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir then London Euston and then to Poole.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance866km (538 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Poole

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Poole by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Fort William and Poole is around 812km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 707km (439 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Fort William and Poole by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Poole is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Poole. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Fort William and Poole. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort William and Poole. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Scottish Citylink, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Fort William and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Poole. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fort William and Poole. The distance is around 866km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Poole is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).

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Transport options from Fort William to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 20m
£245($290)
every 20 mins812km (504 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6hrs
£265($315)
once daily884km (549 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 40m
£265($315)
every 20 mins892km (555 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train6h 55m
£140($165)
every 20 mins869km (540 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train7h 10m
£235($280)
every 20 mins919km (571 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 50m
£245($290)
every 20 mins1,013km (629 miles)
Train via Edinburgh12h 55m
£245($290)
6 times a week1,016km (631 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
£44($52)
once daily971km (604 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£150($175)
on demand866km (538 miles)

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Airports near Poole

The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Poole
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Poole
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Poole