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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Risca is to train and fly and bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Risca is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Risca. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Spar via Buchanan Bus Station and Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Lanark to Risca?

The distance between Lanark and Risca is 380 miles. The road distance is 341.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Risca without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Lanark to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Risca bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lanark to Risca?

The best way to get from Lanark to Risca is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Lanark to Risca bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lanark to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Risca is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Lanark to Risca.

Where can I stay near Risca?

There are 1628+ hotels available in Risca.

Lanark to Risca - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lanark to Risca by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)
7h 51m
£90–266
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
5h 30m
£49–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Station240X
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Queensway Q1M19
12h 3m
Drive 339.9 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Risca339.9 mi
6h 27m
£85–123
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Queensway Q1
13h 51m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
6h 37m
£62–163
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 Newport (S Wales)
6h 44m
£62–195
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Risca & Pontymister
7h 21m
£91–246
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
6h 54m
£96–318

Lanark to Risca by train and bus

127Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

£90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 377.6 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Risca, Wales?

You can take a train from Lanark to Spar via Motherwell, Preston, Crewe, Newport (S Wales), and Queensway Q5 in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Spar via Buchanan Bus Station and Queensway Q5 in around 12h 3m.

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