What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lanark?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lanark is to train and fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lanark?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lanark is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hunters Close via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lanark via Crewe, Wigan North Western and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lanark?

The distance between Cardiff and Lanark is 405 miles. The road distance is 351.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Lanark without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £150 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Lanark?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Cardiff to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lanark bus from?

Cardiff to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lanark train from?

Cardiff to Lanark train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lanark?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lanark is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lanark bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Lanark train arrive?

Cardiff to Lanark train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lanark is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Cardiff to Lanark.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Lanark?

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 185+ hotels available in Lanark.

Cardiff to Lanark - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Lanark by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 42m
£159–294
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 12m
£66–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus
11h 35m
Drive 349.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lanarkcar 349.3 mi
6h 38m
£85–123
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Motherwelltrain
7h 47m
£135–243
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
7h 59m
£97–174
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 11m
£82–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 1m
£98–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
7h
£111–220

Cardiff to Lanark by train and bus

41Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

£159Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Lanark.

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Distance: 402.8 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hunters Close via Birmingham New Street, Motherwell, and Pollock Street in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hunters Close via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 35m.

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