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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oban to Tarbet
Cheapest price on 22 Oct
£25
Average ticket price on 22 Oct
£30
Fastest journey on 22 Oct
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 22 Oct
1 h 46 m
Trains on 22 Oct
6
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oban to Tarbet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oban to Tarbet will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Thu 22 Oct, we found 6 trains from Oban to Tarbet, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:171h47Oban7:04Arrochar & Tarbet£251One-way0 changes- 8:561h46Oban10:42Arrochar & Tarbet£251One-way0 changes
- 14:411h43Oban16:24Arrochar & Tarbet£251One-way0 changes
- 20:391h39Oban22:18Arrochar & Tarbet£251One-way0 changes
- 12:111h57Oban14:08Arrochar & Tarbet£411One-way1 change
- 20:391h39Oban22:18Arrochar & Tarbet£251One-way0 changes
- 14:411h43Oban16:24Arrochar & Tarbet£251One-way0 changes
- 8:561h46Oban10:42Arrochar & Tarbet£251One-way0 changes
- 5:171h47Oban7:04Arrochar & Tarbet£251One-way0 changes
- 18:111h56Oban20:07Arrochar & Tarbet£411One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Oban to Tarbet
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Oban to Tarbet run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 20:39 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Frequently asked questions about your Oban to Tarbet trip
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Live departures
Oban to Tarbet train times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to Tarbet trains for today, Wednesday 21 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:11 Oban | 1h57 | 14:08 Arrochar & Tarbet | 1 change | |
| 14:41 Oban | 1h43 | 16:24 Arrochar & Tarbet | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:11 Oban | 1h56 | 20:07 Arrochar & Tarbet | 1 change | |
| 20:39 Oban | 1h39 | 22:18 Arrochar & Tarbet | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 22 October | |||||
| 5:17 Oban | 1h47 | 7:04 Arrochar & Tarbet | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:56 Oban | 1h46 | 10:42 Arrochar & Tarbet | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Oban to Tarbet train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and Tarbet
Most Oban to Tarbet trains use the Oban to Arrochar & Tarbet station pair. Use this guide to compare Oban and Tarbet train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Oban station do trains to Tarbet leave from?
Getting to Oban from Oban city centre
Oban train station facilities and services
Oban has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oban.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oban.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oban. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oban: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oban: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oban: 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.
Getting to Connel Ferry from Oban city centre
Connel Ferry train station facilities and services
Connel Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Connel Ferry: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Connel Ferry: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Connel Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Rough ground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Tarbet station do trains from Oban arrive at?
Getting to Arrochar & Tarbet from Tarbet city centre
Arrochar & Tarbet train station facilities and services
Arrochar & Tarbet has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Arrochar & Tarbet.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing).
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Arrochar & Tarbet: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Arrochar & Tarbet: Bike Parking.
Train stations for Oban to Tarbet
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