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How to get fromLanark to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Lanark to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Police Stationbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the train from West Calder to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    1h 41m

  2. Drive 33.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Edinburghcar car 33.1 mi
    52 min
    £9–12

  3. Line 37 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellhead Court to St Charles Avenuebus bus 137 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carstairs to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Edinburghtaxi taxi 33.1 mi
    52 min
    £95–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Bellshilltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 9m
    £23–44

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Princes Streetbus bus X27 / ...
    2h 9m

  7. Line 91 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to John Streetbus bus 91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Street to Princes Streetbus bus 101 / ...
    2h 25m

Lanark to Edinburgh by train

Calendar190Weekly Trains
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Edinburgh Waverley via Bellshill in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Princes Street via Bus Terminal in around 2h 9m.

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