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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lanark is to bus via Bus Station which costs £28 - £40 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lanark is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lanark via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lanark?

The distance between Manchester and Lanark is 226 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Manchester to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lanark bus from?

Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lanark train from?

Manchester to Lanark train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lanark?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lanark is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Manchester to Lanark bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Lanark train arrive?

Manchester to Lanark train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lanark is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Manchester to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 278+ hotels available in Lanark.

Manchester to Lanark - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Lanark by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 48m
£41–88
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 45m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
5h 43m
Drive 192.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Lanarkcar 192.6 mi
3h 18m
£48–69
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 44m
£62–147
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 23m
£33–135
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 36m
£44–178
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 26m
£77–198

Manchester to Lanark by train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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