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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Lanark is to bus and line 240 bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Lanark is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Lanark via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Oban to Lanark?

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

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

The best way to get from Oban to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Oban to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Lanark bus from?

Oban to Lanark bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Lanark train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Lanark?

The best way to get from Oban to Lanark is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Oban to Lanark bus arrive?

Oban to Lanark bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Lanark train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Lanark is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Oban to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 307+ hotels available in Lanark.

Oban to Lanark - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 240 bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain Glasgow Central - Lanark
4h 27m
£50–92
Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Pollock Streetbus 240 / ...
5h 32m
£26–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
4h 41m
Drive 117.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Lanarkcar 117.6 mi
2h 30m
£29–42

Oban to Lanark by train and foot

27Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Lanark via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 41m.

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