Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Oban railway station
Also known as: Gorsaf reilffordd Oban
In or near Dunbeg.
Oban railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Oban railway station is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest station being Oban, just 0 km away. The postcode for the area is PA34 4LW. Entry to the site is free, and it is wheelchair accessible.
About
Oban 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
Oban railway station is a railway station serving Oban in Scotland. It is the terminus of one branch of the highly scenic West Highland Line, sited 71 miles 44 chains (115.1 km) from Callander, via Glen Ogle. It was originally the terminus of the Callander and Oban Railway. All services are operated by ScotRail, who also manage the station. Oban station provides interchange with the adjacent ferry terminal, offering connections to a number of destinations in the Inner and Outer Hebrides via ferry services operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac). Oban is CalMac's busiest ferry terminal.
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Background
History
Oban station opened on 30 June 1880 as the terminus of the Callander and Oban Railway, which joined the present railway at Crianlarich, and which was absorbed into the LMS Railway in 1922. Two additional platforms were constructed on the west side of the station in 1904, following the opening of the branch from to . The route from Dunblane and Callander to Crianlarich closed in 1965, as well as the Ballachulish line. Formerly, a branch to Ballachulish railway station diverged just east of Connel Ferry railway station. A triangular junction was planned at Connel, but never completed. The original station building was a large timber structure with an overall glass roof covering the platforms.…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4121, -5.4749
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3404245 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oban railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nearby
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Municipal Offices and Lamp Standards, Albany Street
Municipal Offices and Lamp Standards, Albany Street in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Oban Sheriff Court, Albany Street
Oban Sheriff Court, Albany Street in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dr McKelvie Memorial Drinking Fountain
Dr McKelvie Memorial Drinking Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Oban Stone of Remembrance
Oban Stone of Remembrance — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Oban railway station
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Backpackers Hostel
Oban Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Alexandra Hotel
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📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
The Lancaster Hotel
The Lancaster Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban
Caledonian Hotel, George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban
King's Arms Flats, 28 George Street, Oban in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oban railway station?
- Oban railway station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4LW).
- What is Oban railway station?
- Oban railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oban railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 4LW.
- Who owns Oban railway station?
- Oban railway station is owned by ScotRail.
- Is Oban railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Oban railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oban railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4LW.