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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lanark is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Lanark is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lanark via Warrington Bank Quay and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Lanark?

The distance between Chester and Lanark is 240 miles. The road distance is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Chester to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lanark train from?

Chester to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Where does the Chester to Lanark train arrive?

Chester to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Chester to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Lanark is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Chester to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 307+ hotels available in Lanark.

Chester to Lanark - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Lanark by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 45m
£83–146
Drive 212.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Lanarkcar 212.8 mi
3h 39m
£52–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus
8h 4m
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 15m
£69–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Motherwelltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
6h 59m
£77–140
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 31m
£79–221
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 50m
£70–184
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
7h 4m
£82–212

Chester to Lanark by train

65Weekly Trains

4h 45mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.5 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Lanark, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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