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How to get fromLanark to Invernessby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    4h 58m

  2. Drive  171.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Invernesscar car 171.3 mi
    3h 26m
    £43–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    5h 17m
    £81–138

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    6h 19m
    £102–240

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    5h 53m
    £61–133

  6. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    5h 54m

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane EDI - INV
    6h 30m

Lanark to Inverness by train and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Wellgate to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanark to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 17m.

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