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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Lanark is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Lanark is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Lanark via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Lanark?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Lanark is 53 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £19 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kilmarnock to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Lanark bus from?

Kilmarnock to Lanark bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Lanark train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Lanark?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Lanark is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £19 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Lanark bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Lanark bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Lanark train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Lanark is 33 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Kilmarnock to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 278+ hotels available in Lanark.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain Glasgow Central - Lanark
2h 6m
£19–21
Drive 32.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Lanarkcar 32.7 mi
49 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
2h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kilmarnock to Lanarktaxi 32.7 mi
49 min
£70–85
Bus, line 240 bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bath Streetbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Pollock Streetbus 240
3. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Hunters Closebus 41 / ...
2h 58m

Kilmarnock to Lanark by train

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Distance: 52.5 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Lanark via Glasgow Central in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 23m.

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