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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Alloa is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Alloa is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Lanark to Alloa?

The distance between Lanark and Alloa is 65 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £22 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Lanark to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Alloa bus from?

Lanark to Alloa bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Alloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Lanark to Alloa?

The best way to get from Lanark to Alloa is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £22 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Lanark to Alloa bus arrive?

Lanark to Alloa bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Lanark to Alloa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lanark to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Alloa is 39 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Lanark to Alloa.

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

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

There are 696+ hotels available in Alloa.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
2h 8m
£22–23
Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lanark to Alloacar 38.3 mi
52 min
£10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240X
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
2h 47m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Alloataxi 38.3 mi
52 min
£80–100

Lanark to Alloa by train and foot

222Weekly Services

2h 8mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 65.1 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Alloa via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 47m.

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