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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lanark to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
    2h 25m
    £20–33

  2. Drive  28.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Lanark to Falkirkcar car 28.4 mi
    42 min
    £8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    2h 46m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Falkirktaxi taxi 28.4 mi
    42 min
    £120–150

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Motherwelltrain train
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Greenfauldstrain train
    3. Take the train from Greenfaulds to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
    2h 25m
    £11–24

  6. Bus, line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Crossbus bus 31
    3h 6m

Lanark to Falkirk by train and foot

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Falkirk Grahamston via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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