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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Leith is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Leith is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Leith. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Waterloo Place via Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Leith. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Carluke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Lanark to Leith?

The distance between Lanark and Leith is 40 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Leith without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Lanark to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lanark to Leith train from?

Lanark to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carluke station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Leith?

The best way to get from Lanark to Leith is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Lanark to Leith bus arrive?

Lanark to Leith bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Lanark to Leith train arrive?

Lanark to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Leith is 35 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Lanark to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 1661+ hotels available in Leith.

Lanark to Leith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Lanark to Leith by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Police Stationbus 34A / ...
2. Take the train from West Calder to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 41m
Drive 34.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lanark to Leithcar 34.9 mi
58 min
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Carluke to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
1h 52m
£20–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Leithtaxi 34.9 mi
58 min
£100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus 34A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Waterloo Placebus X27 / ...
2h 19m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 39.8 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Carluke to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Waterloo Place via Bus Terminal in around 2h 19m.

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