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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Lanark is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Lanark is to drive which takes 1h and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Lanark via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Greenock to Lanark?

The distance between Greenock and Lanark is 52 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Greenock to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Lanark bus from?

Greenock to Lanark bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Lanark train from?

Greenock to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Lanark?

The best way to get from Greenock to Lanark is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Greenock to Lanark bus arrive?

Greenock to Lanark bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Lanark train arrive?

Greenock to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Lanark is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Greenock to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 280+ hotels available in Lanark.

Greenock to Lanark - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Greenock to Lanark by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenock West to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain Glasgow Central - Lanark
1h 51m
£19–20
Drive 48.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greenock to Lanarkcar 48.5 mi
1h
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
2h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greenock to Lanarktaxi 48.5 mi
1h
£100–130
Bus, line 240 bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Bath Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Pollock Streetbus 240
3. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Hunters Closebus 41 / ...
3h 10m

Greenock to Lanark by train

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a train from Greenock West to Lanark via Glasgow Central in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 34m.

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