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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Chester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Chester via Motherwell and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Lanark to Chester?

The distance between Lanark and Chester is 240 miles. The road distance is 214.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Lanark to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lanark to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Lanark to Chester?

The best way to get from Lanark to Chester is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Lanark to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lanark to Chester train arrive?

Lanark to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Chester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Lanark to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 961+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank QuayGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 49m
£38–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
7h 53m
Drive 212.8 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Chester212.8 mi
3h 37m
£53–77
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
6h 57m
£87–175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Liverpool Lime StreetGlasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
6h 45m
£43–130
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 Crewe
5h 48m
£61–180
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
7h 20m
£90–217

Lanark to Chester by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Chester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–150 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 53m.

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