Oban to Balloch Trains

Oban to Balloch trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oban and Balloch takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Balloch. 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 8m
Duration: 84 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Oban to Dumbarton Centraltrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street

3h 3m

£32–53

Oban to Balloch train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Oban and Balloch. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Balloch at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:41 PM → 5:32 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:33 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 7:00 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:11 PM → 3:34 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 7:03 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 8:03 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:11 PM → 9:34 PM
3h 23m • 1 change

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Want to know about travelling from Oban to Balloch? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Oban to Balloch train times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM

8:56 AM → 12:02 PM

12:11 PM → 3:33 PM

2:41 PM → 5:32 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM

8:56 AM → 12:02 PM

12:11 PM → 3:33 PM

2:41 PM → 5:32 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM

8:56 AM → 12:02 PM

12:11 PM → 3:33 PM

2:41 PM → 5:32 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM

8:56 AM → 12:02 PM

12:11 PM → 3:33 PM

2:41 PM → 5:32 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM

8:56 AM → 12:02 PM

12:11 PM → 3:33 PM

2:41 PM → 5:32 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:17 AM → 8:32 AM

8:56 AM → 12:02 PM

12:11 PM → 3:33 PM

4:11 PM → 7:00 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:11 PM → 3:34 PM

4:11 PM → 7:03 PM

5:04 PM → 8:03 PM

6:11 PM → 9:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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