The average bus between Manchester and Lanark takes 6h 6m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Lanark at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lanark station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Lanark is 263.2 km. The road distance is 351 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 40m.