The West Highland Line is a railway line linking the ports of Mallaig and Oban in the Scottish Highlands to Glasgow in Central Scotland. The line was voted the top rail journey in the world by readers of independent travel magazine Wanderlust in 2009,ahead of the notable Trans-Siberian line in Russia and the Cuzco to Machu Picchu line in Peru. The ScotRail website has since reported that the line has been voted the most scenic railway line in the world for the second year running.
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.
Tyndrum Lower railway station is one of two railway stations serving the small village of Tyndrum in Scotland,the other being Upper Tyndrum. This station is on the Oban branch of the West Highland Line,originally part of the Callander and Oban Railway. It is sited 34 miles 70 chains (56.1 km) from Callander via Glen Ogle,between Crianlarich and Dalmally. ScotRail manage the station and operate all services.
Arrochar and Tarbet railway station is a railway station on the West Highland Line in Scotland. It stands between the villages of Arrochar and 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.
Helensburgh Upper railway station serves the town of Helensburgh,Scotland,on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde to the west of Glasgow. It is located in a residential area uphill from the town centre and is by far the smaller of the town's two stations. It is on the West Highland Line,2 miles 8 chains (3.4 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh,the first station on the line before Garelochhead. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services,with others provided by Caledonian Sleeper.
Dalmuir railway station is a railway station serving the Dalmuir area of Clydebank,West Dunbartonshire,Scotland. It is a large,five-platform interchange between the Argyle Line,North Clyde Line and West Highland Line,between Singer and Clydebank and Kilpatrick. It is situated 9 miles 71 chains (15.9 km) from Glasgow Queen Street,measured via Westerton and Maryhill.
Ardlui railway station is a rural railway station,serving Ardlui at the north end of Loch Lomond,in Scotland. The station is located on the West Highland Line,sited 27 miles 43 chains (44.3 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh,between Crianlarich and Arrochar and Tarbet. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services,others provided by Caledonian Sleeper.
Rannoch railway station,on the West Highland Line,serves the area of Rannoch in Perth and Kinross,Scotland. In 2017,Simon Jenkins reported it to be one of the best 10 stations in Britain. It is situated between Corrour and Bridge of Orchy,64 miles 36 chains (103.7 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services,along with Caledonian Sleeper.
Crianlarich railway station is a railway station serving the village of Crianlarich in Scotland. It is located on the West Highland Line,sited 41 miles 25 chains (66.5 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh,with Ardlui to the south,and Tyndrum Lower and Upper Tyndrum to the north west,on the routes to Oban and Mallaig respectively,which diverge immediately north of the station. ScotRail,who manage the station,operate most services.
Bridge of Orchy railway station is a railway station in the village of Bridge of Orchy in the west of Scotland. The station is on the West Highland Line,between Rannoch and Upper Tyndrum,48 miles 68 chains (78.6 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services,with others provided by Caledonian Sleeper.
Tulloch railway station is a rural railway station in the remote Tulloch area of the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line,between Corrour and Roy Bridge,sited 81 miles 59 chains (131.5 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh.
Spean Bridge railway station is a railway station serving the village of Spean Bridge in the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line,between Roy Bridge and Fort William,sited 90 miles 56 chains (146 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services,along with Caledonian Sleeper.
Fort William railway station serves the town of Fort William,in the Highland region of Scotland. It is on the West Highland line,between Spean Bridge and Banavie,measured 99 miles 37 chains (160.1 km) from Craigendoran Junction,at the southern end of the line near Helensburgh. The station is managed by ScotRail,who operate most services from the station;Caledonian Sleeper and The Jacobite,an excursion operated by West Coast Railways,also use the station.
Banavie railway station is a railway station on the West Highland Line serving the village of Banavie,although it is much closer to Caol,Scotland. It is sited between Corpach and Fort William,0 miles 22 chains (0.44 km) from Banavie Junction,just north of Fort William. To continue on to the next station at Corpach,trains must pass over the Caledonian Canal at Neptune's Staircase,a popular tourist attraction. ScotRail provide all services at,and manage,the station.
Glenfinnan railway station is a railway station serving the village of Glenfinnan in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is on the West Highland Line,between Lochailort and Locheilside,located 14 miles 58 chains (23.7 km) from the former Banavie Junction. Glenfinnan Viaduct is about 0.7 miles (1 km) to the east of the station. ScotRail,who manage the station,operate all services.
Lochailort railway station is a railway station serving the village of Lochailort in the Highland Council area in Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line,between Glenfinnan and Beasdale,28 miles 49 chains (46.0 km) from the former Banavie Junction. ScotRail manage the station and operate all services.
Mallaig railway station is a railway station serving the ferry port of Mallaig,Lochaber,in the Highland region of Scotland. This station is a terminus on the West Highland Line,41 miles (66 km) by rail from Fort William and 164 miles (264 km) from Glasgow Queen Street. The station building is Category C listed. ScotRail,who manage the station,operate most of the services.
Dumbarton Central railway station serves the town of Dumbarton in West Dunbartonshire,Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line and the North Clyde Line,15+3⁄4 miles (25.3 km) northwest of Glasgow Queen Street.
Garelochhead railway station is a railway station serving the village of Garelochhead,on the Gare Loch,in Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line and is a boundary station for SPT. It is sited 8 miles 76 chains (14.4 km) from Craigendoran Junction,near Helensburgh,between Arrochar and Tarbet and Helensburgh Upper. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services,with others provided by Caledonian Sleeper.
Dalmally railway station is a railway station serving the village of Dalmally,near Loch Awe in Scotland. This station is on the Oban branch of the West Highland Line,originally part of the Callander and Oban Railway. It is sited 46 miles 76 chains (75.6 km) from Callander via Glen Ogle,between Tyndrum Lower and Loch Awe. ScotRail manage the station and operate all services.
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