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The Highland town of Oban is a port on the west coast of Scotland, a popular destination for travelers heading off to explore the Hebridean islands or investigate the local whisky distilleries. It is a terminus on a branch of the scenic West Highland Line from Glasgow, and also a stop for sleeper services coming from London via Glasgow. Connections are also available from Oban to Fort William for travelers planning an ascent of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
Oban's railway station is located on the south-western shore side of the town center, a couple of minutes' walk from the ferry terminals for services to the Hebridean islands. Bus stops are immediately outside on Station Square. In addition to a parking lot, the station has baggage storage facilities, a cafe and snack bar, news vendor, free WiFi, cycle hire, and a taxi stand.
ScotRail, the main rail operator for services across Scotland, provides direct trains to Oban on the West Highland Line. On Monday-Saturday there are six daily direct ScotRail services from Glasgow Queen Street and four on Sundays, with journey times of just over three hours for the 65-mile trip to Oban. In addition, the early morning Caledonian Sleeper service operates from Glasgow to Oban from Monday-Saturday, with a change required at Crianlarich. Connections from Fort William take around three hours and 45 minutes and involve a change at Crianlarich.
Railway connoisseurs agree that the West Highland Line from Glasgow is one of the world's most scenic routes, passing through a mountainous and forested landscape, with the opportunity to spot herds of deer on the wild moorlands. Taking the train to Oban from Glasgow can be chosen to coincide with ferry departures for the Inner and Outer Hebrides, turning a day of travel into a memorable experience.
Before heading out to the islands, many visitors take the time to visit Oban's own whisky distillery, well-respected for its 14-year-old single malt. The town also has its own luxury artisan chocolate factory. Local buses in and around Oban are a useful way of exploring the remote Highlands, as well as visiting attractive Highland towns such as Lochgilphead.
Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway will get you to Oban at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
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