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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oban to Tarbet
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
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 £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 5 trains that leave Oban for Tarbet every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 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 57 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oban to Tarbet
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oban to Tarbet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oban to Tarbet train times
The table below shows live departures for Oban to Tarbet trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:11 Oban | 1h56 | 20:07 Arrochar & Tarbet | 1 change | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
| 08:56 Oban | 1h46 | 10:42 Arrochar & Tarbet | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:11 Oban | 1h57 | 14:08 Arrochar & Tarbet | 1 change | |
| 14:41 Oban | 1h43 | 16:24 Arrochar & Tarbet | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oban to Tarbet
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Trains from Oban to Tarbet run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 21:31 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Oban to Tarbet trainsScotRail trains will get you between Oban and Tarbet from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oban to Tarbet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oban to Tarbet 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 Tarbet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oban and Tarbet
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Information 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
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park bays immediately in front of the station
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