What is the cheapest way to get from Lanark to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Oban is to bus via Hamilton Central which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanark to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Oban. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Lanark to Oban?

The distance between Lanark and Oban is 124 miles. The road distance is 118.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lanark to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Lanark to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £45 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Lanark to Oban?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Lanark to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Oban bus from?

Lanark to Oban bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Oban train from?

Lanark to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Oban?

The best way to get from Lanark to Oban is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Lanark to Oban bus arrive?

Lanark to Oban bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Lanark to Oban train arrive?

Lanark to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Oban is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Lanark to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Lanark to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Lanark to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lanark to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 5m
£46–78
Bus via Hamilton Central
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 44m
£24–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240X
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 9m
Drive 117.7 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Obancar 117.7 mi
2h 31m
£29–42

Lanark to Oban by train and foot

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5h 5mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lanark to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 9m.

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