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.
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.
👋 Also check out Poole → Oban if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 55m | £260($310) | once a week | 865km (537 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | £260($305) | once daily | 788km (490 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 6h 30m | £265($315) | once daily | 869km (540 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 6h 45m | £135($160) | once daily | 845km (525 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 6h 60m | £235($280) | once daily | 895km (556 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 10hrs | £250($295) | twice daily | 979km (608 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 11h 40m | £250($295) | once a week | 983km (611 miles) |
Bus | 13h 20m | £46($54) | once daily | 965km (599 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | £145($175) | on demand | 849km (528 miles) |
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