There are 6 ways to get from Innerleithen to Lanark by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 91 bus, line 191 bus
best- Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to John Streetbus 91
- Take the bus from John Street to Bus Stationbus 191 / ...
3h 19mDrive 34 mi
cheapest- Drive from Innerleithen to Lanarkcar 34 mi
48 min£9–13Train
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 13m£31–62Taxi
- Take the taxi from Innerleithen to Lanarktaxi 34 mi
48 min£150–180Bus, line 101 bus, line 191 bus
- Take the bus from Tweedside Hotel to Lambs Pendbus X62
- Take the bus from Town Centre to John Streetbus 101
- Take the bus from John Street to Bus Stationbus 191 / ...
3h 39mBus
- Take the bus from Tweedside Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Parkbus 900
5h£19–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Innerleithen to Lanark is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Innerleithen to Lanark is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Innerleithen to Lanark station. However, there are services departing from Tweedside Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Eastgate Post Office and John Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Innerleithen to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Lanark via Edinburgh Waverley and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Innerleithen and Lanark is 40 miles. The road distance is 34.2 miles.
The best way to get from Innerleithen to Lanark without a car is to line 91 bus and line 191 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Innerleithen to Lanark, including transfers.
Innerleithen to Lanark bus services, operated by Scottish Borders Council, depart from Eastgate Post Office station.
Innerleithen to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Innerleithen to Lanark is to line 91 bus and line 191 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Innerleithen, Scotland and Lanark, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Tweedside Hotel to Bus Station via Eastgate Post Office and John Street in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tweedside Hotel to Lanark via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, and Motherwell in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Bus from Eastgate Post Office to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
- Phone
- +44 141 332 6811
- enquiry@spt.co.uk
- Website
- Stuarts Coaches UK
Bus from John Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Stuarts Coaches UK
Bus from John Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Stuarts Coaches UK
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Tweedside Hotel to Lambs Pend
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Tweedside Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Town Centre to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £150–180
Five Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 756 789
- Website
- fivestartaxisgalashiels.com
Langlee Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7493 233 692
- Website
- langleecabs.co.uk
Monte's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 759 300
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Booking & Getting There
Innerleithen to Lanark bus services, operated by Scottish Borders Council, arrive at John Street station.
Innerleithen to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Innerleithen to Lanark is 34 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Innerleithen to Lanark.
There are 304+ hotels available in Lanark.

























