Balloch Station to Oban Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Balloch Station and Oban takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. 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.

3h 48m
Duration: 84 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban

3h 35m

£32–58

Balloch Station to Oban train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Balloch Station and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:38 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 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:28 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:38 PM → 7:38 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:28 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:38 PM → 7:40 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 1:04 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 3:27 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
6:09 PM → 9:24 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:28 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:38 PM → 7:38 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:28 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:38 PM → 7:38 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:28 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:38 PM → 7:38 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 3:28 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:38 PM → 7:38 PM
3h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Balloch Station to Oban train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM

10:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:38 PM → 3:28 PM

4:38 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM

10:38 AM → 1:43 PM

12:38 PM → 3:28 PM

4:38 PM → 7:40 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:05 PM

10:09 AM → 1:04 PM

12:08 PM → 3:27 PM

6:09 PM → 9:24 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM

10:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:38 PM → 3:28 PM

4:38 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM

10:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:38 PM → 3:28 PM

4:38 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM

10:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:38 PM → 3:28 PM

4:38 PM → 7:38 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:27 AM

10:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:38 PM → 3:28 PM

4:38 PM → 7:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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