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Balloch to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Balloch and Oban takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Balloch to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 48m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
3h 44m
£37–68

Balloch to Oban train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Balloch and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 84.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Oban 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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