How to travel from Oban to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Poole is around 788km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Oban 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
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 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance849km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Poole

There are several options for getting from Oban to Poole by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 13h 20m. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($305).

The distance between Oban and Poole is around 788km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (418 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Oban and Poole by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Poole is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £260 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Poole. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Oban and Poole. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10hrs, 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 Oban and Poole. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban 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 20m.

Scottish Citylink, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Oban and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Poole. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Poole. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Oban and Poole. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Poole is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £260 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Poole

Transport options from Oban to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 55m
£260($310)
once a week865km (537 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
£260($305)
once daily788km (490 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 30m
£265($315)
once daily869km (540 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 45m
£135($160)
once daily845km (525 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 60m
£235($280)
once daily895km (556 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10hrs
£250($295)
twice daily979km (608 miles)
Train via Edinburgh11h 40m
£250($295)
once a week983km (611 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
£46($54)
once daily965km (599 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
£145($175)
on demand849km (528 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