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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Cardiff is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Wigan North Western and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Lanark to Cardiff?

The distance between Lanark and Cardiff is 385 miles. The road distance is 351.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Cardiff without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 8h 5m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Lanark to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lanark to Cardiff train from?

Lanark to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lanark to Cardiff is to train via Wigan which takes 8h 5m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Lanark to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lanark to Cardiff train arrive?

Lanark to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Cardiff is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Lanark to Cardiff.

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

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Lanark to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lanark to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 5m
£134–243
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 15m
£67–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
11h 28m
Drive 349.4 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Cardiffcar 349.4 mi
6h 38m
£85–123
Train
1. Take the train from Carstairs to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 32m
£104–182
Train #2
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Bristol Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
10h 11m
£250–374
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 58m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 30m
£99–205
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 14m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 52m
£132–288

Lanark to Cardiff by train

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lanark to Cardiff.

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Distance: 382.7 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Lanark to Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 11h 28m.

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