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

The cheapest way to get from London to Lanark is to fly and train which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Lanark is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs £85 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between London and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Lanark. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between London and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from London to Lanark. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Lanark via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from London to Lanark?

The distance between London and Lanark is 404 miles. The road distance is 378.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from London to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Lanark bus from?

London to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Lanark train from?

London to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Lanark?

The best way to get from London to Lanark is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the London to Lanark bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Lanark train arrive?

London to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from London to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Lanark is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from London to Lanark.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Lanark?

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 312+ hotels available in Lanark.

London to Lanark - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from London 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 London Euston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 3m
£107–239
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
3. Take the train from Carluke to Lanarktrain
5h 36m
£67–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
11h 16m
Drive 376.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Lanarkcar 376.3 mi
6h 32m
£92–133
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
4h 6m
£85–340
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carluketrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 14m
£130–202
Train #2
1. Take the train from London Euston to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
7h 34m
£95–170
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
4h 20m
£92–282
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
5h 5m
£98–297
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
5h 14m
£110–299
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
5h 27m
£72–178

London to Lanark by train

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £130–230 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 16m.

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