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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lanark to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Lanark
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 25 miles from Lanark. The shortest domestic flight to Lanark departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Glasgow takes 1h 27m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 29m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 1.9 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 164 miles from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 65 miles and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Lanark
Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark
Most booked hotels in Lanark
Hiring a car in Lanark
Hiring a car in Lanark costs £20 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 112% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lanark, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.