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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Lanark is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Lanark is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Lanark via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Inverness to Lanark?

The distance between Inverness and Lanark is 209 miles. The road distance is 171.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Inverness to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Lanark bus from?

Inverness to Lanark bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Lanark train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Lanark?

The best way to get from Inverness to Lanark is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Inverness to Lanark bus arrive?

Inverness to Lanark bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Lanark train arrive?

Inverness to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Lanark is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Inverness to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 280+ hotels available in Lanark.

Inverness to Lanark - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Lanark by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain Glasgow Central - Lanark
5h 3m
£33–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
5h 18m
Drive 170.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Lanarkcar 170.4 mi
3h 19m
£41–59
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 22m
£82–210
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 23m
£34–113
Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
5h 33m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
8h 22m
£65–231

Inverness to Lanark by train and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Lanark via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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