The average train between Oban and Lanark takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Oban and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Lanark at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Lanark station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Oban to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Oban to Lanark train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Lanark is 133.8 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Lanark via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 32m.