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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lanark is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 53m.

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 station to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Hunters Close via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 46m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Lanark bus arrive?

Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at 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 180+ 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 46m
£82–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 53m
£35–90
Drive 192.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Lanarkcar 192.6 mi
3h 18m
£47–68
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 25m
£64–155
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 20m
£52–145
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stockport to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
6h 9m
£42–72
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 37m
£70–175
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 39m
£77–172

Manchester to Lanark by train

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3h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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 £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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