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 40 km from Lanark. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lanark departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Liverpool takes 3h 25m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 29m 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 Manchester, which is about 263 km 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.
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 £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 80% 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 £17.78 and £23.71. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lanark, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.