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About Arrochar & Tarbet (ART) Train Station

Station managed by: ScotRail

Arrochar & Tarbert station
Station Road, off the A83
between Arrochar and Tarbert
Argyll & Bute
G83 7DB

Arrochar & Tarbet Station can be found on Station Road, off the A83 in between Arrochar and Tarbert as shown on the map, and is operated by ScotRail.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Arrochar & Tarbet Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Arrochar & Tarbet Station

Exploring Arrochar & Tarbet Train Station

Nestled in the heart of Scotland's picturesque Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Arrochar & Tarbet train station is a gateway to some of the most stunning landscapes the UK has to offer. If you're planning a journey through scenic Scottish highlands, this station can serve as your launchpad. While the station itself may be simple, it is enveloped by natural beauty that draws both adventurers and peace-seekers alike.

Station Facilities and Adventurer Necessities

Arrochar & Tarbet station doesn't boast a ticket office or ticket machines, so it's advisable to plan ahead and purchase your tickets online before arriving. While it lacks some conveniences like refreshment facilities, shopping, and restrooms, the fundamental travel tools are in place for a simple transit. Step-free access is not available, so the station falls into Category C, which might be quite a climb for some, but it lends a rustic charm showing nature’s unembellished face around it. Passenger assistance can be requested in advance, providing assurance to those who need a bit of help.

Bicycle enthusiasts are catered for with bike racks available, though they are unsheltered and without CCTV surveillance. With constrained parking options of nine spaces, getting a spot could be a challenge but the fact that they’re free is an added bonus.

Connecting Beyond the Station

Even with the modest amenities, Arrochar & Tarbet is a hub to vast nearby explorations. Rail replacement buses are conveniently stationed in the car park, and a quick visit to traintaxi.co.uk will equip you with taxi options. Bus enthusiasts can dive into the details of local services by visiting Traveline Scotland, ensuring no adventure gets delayed.

Stepping out of the station, there’s a network of onward travel options. The stunning landscapes beg for hikes and nature strolls, ensuring travel doesn't end at the platform. Whether you're headed to nearby charming villages or traveling further afield, Arrochar & Tarbet station connects you with both nature and the road.

Popular Routes from Arrochar & Tarbet

There’s a handful of compelling destinations reachable from Arrochar & Tarbet—all offering their own slice of Scottish splendor. You can venture to Glasgow Queen Street or Edinburgh Waverley for cosmopolitan exploration. For a coastal escape, a trip to Oban doesn't seize to delight. For the more adventurous, a journey to the northern highlands towards Fort William or even Mallaig could quench the thirst for the extraordinary.

Engage in Scenic Scottish Travel

Endowed with practicalities and brimming with potential for exploration, Arrochar & Tarbet station invites you to engage with the Scottish charm that lies beyond its tracks. So whether you're plotting a peaceful retreat into nature or an urban escapade, pack your bags and secure your tickets online to begin your unique and captivating journey from this quaint but significant station.

Arrochar & Tarbet Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at Arrochar & Tarbet, or a ticket machine to collect tickets from.
Ticket machinesNo
Collect tickets bought onlineNo
Accessible ticket machinesNo
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer informationNo
Staff help availableThere is no staff help available at Arrochar & Tarbet
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk

Luggage storageNo
Lost property
Monday to Sunday:07:00 to 21:00

ScotRail Lost Property Information

CCTV at the stationNo
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs to island platform

Please take care when boarding/alighting the train towards the top of platforms 1 and 2 as the stepping distance between the platform and the train may be more prominent than at other areas of the platform.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesNo
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting rooms
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spacesNone
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help availableThere is no staff help available at Arrochar & Tarbet
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting rooms
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorScotRail
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces9
Accessible spaces0
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
FreeTrue
None
OperatorNone
Car Parking Availability
Spaces0
Accessible spaces0
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVNo
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesYes
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces6
Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredNo
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Arrochar & Tarbet Station

All you need to know about Arrochar & Tarbet's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Buses pick up/drop off from the car park immediately in front of the station.

Please click on the link below for the exact Bus pick up location:-

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visit www.traintaxi.co.uk for details of taxis available for hire

for details of bus services, visit www.travelinescotland.com or call 0871 200 22 33 (24 hours)

Live Departures and arrivals from Arrochar & Tarbet Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Arrochar & Tarbet station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

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