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.
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.
👋 Also check out Poole → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.
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Take the train to Dalmuir then London Euston and then to Poole.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to POOLE Dorset.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5h 20m | £245($290) | every 20 mins | 812km (504 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6hrs | £265($315) | once daily | 884km (549 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train | 6h 40m | £265($315) | every 20 mins | 892km (555 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train | 6h 55m | £140($165) | every 20 mins | 869km (540 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train | 7h 10m | £235($280) | every 20 mins | 919km (571 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 10h 50m | £245($290) | every 20 mins | 1,013km (629 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 12h 55m | £245($290) | 6 times a week | 1,016km (631 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | £44($52) | once daily | 971km (604 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | £150($175) | on demand | 866km (538 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.