Trains to Banavie
Although named for the village of Banavie, Banavie Railway Station lies in actuality within Caol along one of the West Highland Line's most scenic stretches. Banavie first opened in 1901 alongside the Mallaig Extension Railway, a one-platform station with remarkable views of snow-capped Ben Nevis stretching ahead. Today, westbound trains from Banavie to the next station, Corpach, cross over the Caledonian Canal at Neptune's Staircase, making it a hugely popular line for tourists. Additionally, the station is a short 20-minute walk from Ben Nevis Distillery and about half an hour walking from Old Inverlochy Castle.
Banavie Station sees approximately four trains a day calling in each direction. Additionally, some historic steam rail services pass through, but do not stop, at Banavie. Three of the four run to and from Glasgow Queen Street, while the remaining train originates and terminates at Fort William. Station facilities at Banavie include waiting rooms, step free access coverage, and a payphone.
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Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Ticket Machine | Unavailable |
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| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | There is no staff at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Unavailable |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
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| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
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| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Telephone types | Cards |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Platform entrance |
Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
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| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | |
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| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Unavailable |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 5 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
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| Cycle storage spaces | 10 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Unavailable |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Banavie station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operators:
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Departures and arrivals from Banavie
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Fort William | ScotRail | 07:21 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Fort William | ScotRail | 12:19 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Fort William | ScotRail | 16:25 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Fort William | ScotRail | 19:30 | 1 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Mallaig | ScotRail | 07:21 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Mallaig | ScotRail | 12:19 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Mallaig | ScotRail | 16:25 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Mallaig | ScotRail | 19:30 | 1 | Scheduled |