Lanark travel guide
Lanark Tourism | Lanark Guide
You're Going to Love Lanark
With a population of 8,151, Lanark is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.
When to visit Lanark
How to Get to Lanark
Plane
Although Lanark doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 40 km from Lanark. The shortest flight to Lanark from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around $210 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $132 for a 3h 22m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 3.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 48 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 121 km and will cost you around $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Lanark
Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark
Hiring a car in Lanark
Expect to pay $3.19 per litre in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.21 and $50.94. The most frequently booked car type in Lanark is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.