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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Balloch to Oban
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Balloch to Oban is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Balloch to Oban will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Balloch to Oban you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Balloch to Oban
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Balloch to Oban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 72 km
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£28 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Balloch to Oban train times
The table below shows live departures for Balloch to Oban trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:38 Balloch | 3h06 | 19:44 Oban | 1 change | |
| 18:38 Balloch | 2h49 | 21:27 Oban | 1 change | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
| 08:38 Balloch | 2h55 | 11:33 Oban | 1 change | |
| 10:38 Balloch | 3h11 | 13:49 Oban | 1 change | |
| 12:38 Balloch | 2h56 | 15:34 Oban | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Balloch to Oban
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Trains from Balloch to Oban run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 21:31 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Balloch to Oban trainsScotRail trains will get you between Balloch and Oban from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Balloch to Oban train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Balloch to Oban by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oban, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Balloch and Oban
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 23:55 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:10 - 22:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Tulliechewan Road
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ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:36 Saturday 05:00 - 20:36 Sunday 10:45 - 18:11
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Due to COVID-19, toilets have a restricted capacity. The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / Station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Shore Street
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