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 - £80 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 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Hunters Close via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Chester to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lanark bus from?

Chester to Lanark bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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.

Train or bus from Chester to Lanark?

The best way to get from Chester to Lanark is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Chester to Lanark bus arrive?

Chester to Lanark bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G 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 183+ hotels available in Lanark.

Chester to Lanark - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

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 - Motherwell / ...
4h 50m
£83–146
Drive 212.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Lanarkcar 212.8 mi
3h 39m
£53–77
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus
10h 32m
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
5h 41m
£66–185
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 47m
£78–134
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 27m
£80–191
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 2m
£84–192
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 3m
£57–177

Chester to Lanark by train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.5 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hunters Close via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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