The average train between Balloch Station and Oban takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Balloch Station 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Balloch Station and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch Station is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Oban at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balloch Station to Oban. However, there are services departing from Balloch Station station and arriving at Oban station via Oban. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Balloch Station to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
Balloch Station to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Balloch Station to Oban train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Balloch Station and Oban is 71.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 44m.