Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 31h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lanark to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 38m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 105 km and will cost you around $39. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 249 km.

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 31h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lanark to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 38m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 105 km and will cost you around $39. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark

Hiring a car in Lanark

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.50 and $47.34. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lanark, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.50 and $47.34. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lanark, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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