The average train between Oban and New Lanark takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to New 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 4 times a day between Oban and New Lanark. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into New Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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10h 59m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Oban to New Lanark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to New Lanark. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at New Lanark station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Oban to New Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to New Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
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The distance between Oban and New Lanark is 134.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Lanark via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 27m.