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 33m.

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 33m 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 & Coach Station and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Leeds to Lanark?

The distance between Leeds and Lanark is 281 miles. The road distance is 186.5 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 33m and costs £110 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 33m and costs £110 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Leeds to Lanark bus arrive?

Leeds to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, 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 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Leeds to Lanark.

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

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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 Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 33m
£117–345
Train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 8m
£33–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
7h 39m
Drive 185.5 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Lanarkcar 185.5 mi
3h 33m
£46–66
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 8m
£66–133
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carstairstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 57m
£62–152
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
7h 59m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairstrain
7h 2m
£75–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 51m
£69–222

Leeds to Lanark by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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 & Coach Station to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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