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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Lanark is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Lanark is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Lanark via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Leeds to Lanark?

The distance between Leeds and Lanark is 281 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Leeds to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Lanark bus from?

Leeds to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Lanark train from?

Leeds to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Lanark?

The best way to get from Leeds to Lanark is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Leeds to Lanark bus arrive?

Leeds to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Lanark train arrive?

Leeds to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Lanark is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Leeds to Lanark.

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

Book your Leeds to Lanark train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 277+ hotels available in Lanark.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Lanark 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 Leeds to MotherwellPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 35m
£119–345
Train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to MotherwellRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 12m
£31–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Close240X
6h 7m
Drive 186.6 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Lanark186.6 mi
3h 35m
£46–66
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
5h 53m
£67–133
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarstairsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 58m
£53–152
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Close240X
7h 42m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LBA - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairs
6h 53m
£75–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
5h 50m
£72–222

Leeds to Lanark by train

14Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Lanark, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £110–340 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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