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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Cardiff is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £95 and takes 12h 36m.

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 8m and costs £50 - £130.

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 Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

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, Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

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 which takes 7h 35m and costs £80 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 which takes 7h 35m and costs £80 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 6m.

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 Preston station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Cardiff is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Lanark to Cardiff.

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

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Lanark to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lanark to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
7h 35m
£82–301
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
12h 36m
£39–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Station240X
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kingsway GDM19
12h 6m
Drive 349.4 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Cardiff349.4 mi
6h 35m
£88–127
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 8m
£51–129
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 5m
£55–155
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
6h 17m
£86–228
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
6h 36m
£70–212
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 50m
£107–293

Lanark to Cardiff by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.7 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 6m.

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