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Arrochar and Tarbet railway station

Also known as: Stéisean na Tairbeart, Stèisean an Arthar agus na Tairbeart

Arrochar and Tarbet railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

Arrochar and Tarbet railway station is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Arrochar and Tarbet railway station is a railway station on the West Highland Line in Scotland. It stands at the western (Arrochar) end of Tarbet. It is sited 19 miles 45 chains (31.5 km) from Craigendoran Junction, near Helensburgh, between Ardlui and Garelochhead. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services, with others provided by Caledonian Sleeper.

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Background

History

Opened to passengers on 7 August 1894 by the West Highland Railway, then run by the North British Railway, it became part of the London and North Eastern Railway during the Grouping of 1923. The station was host to a LNER camping coach from 1936 to 1939. Under NBR and LNER auspices, the station was the terminus of a local service from (Upper) as well as being served by through trains to Fort William and Mallaig. Known as the Wee Arrochar, the Craigendoran service was continued by British Rail until June 1964, when it fell victim to the Beeching Axe. Between 1945 and 1948 a station and passing loop were located north of Arrochar and Tarbet at Inveruglas which served the passenger and freight…

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Coordinates
56.2033, -4.7231

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arrochar and Tarbet railway station?
Arrochar and Tarbet railway station is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.2033°, -4.7231°.
Who owns Arrochar and Tarbet railway station?
Arrochar and Tarbet railway station is owned by ScotRail.