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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Lanark is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Lanark is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Lanark?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palace Grounds Road and arriving at Lockhart Drive. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Lanark?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Lanark. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Hamilton to Lanark?

The distance between Hamilton and Lanark is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £6 - £7.

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

The train from Motherwell to Lanark takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Lanark bus from?

Hamilton to Lanark bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Palace Grounds Road station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Lanark train from?

Hamilton to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Lanark?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Lanark is to train which takes 27 min and costs £6 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 53 min.

Where does the Hamilton to Lanark bus arrive?

Hamilton to Lanark bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Lockhart Drive station.

Where does the Hamilton to Lanark train arrive?

Hamilton to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Lanark is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Hamilton to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 279+ hotels available in Lanark.

Hamilton to Lanark - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Lanark by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Lanarktrain Glasgow Central - Lanark / ...
27 min
£6–7
Drive 15.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Lanarkcar 15.3 mi
23 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palace Grounds Road to Lockhart Drivebus 41 / ...
53 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Lanarktaxi 15.3 mi
23 min
£35–45

Hamilton to Lanark by train

235Weekly Trains

27 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.6 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Motherwell to Lanark hourly. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, JMB Travel operates a bus from Palace Grounds Road to Lockhart Drive every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 53 min. Stuarts Coaches UK also services this route hourly.

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