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 £15 - £22 and takes 5h 42m.

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 16m 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 29m.

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 Oxford Road and arriving at Lanark via Preston and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lanark?

The distance between Manchester and Lanark is 200 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 22m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lanark?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lanark is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs and takes 5h 29m.

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 Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lanark is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m 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 CarstairsManchester Piccadilly - Glasgow Central
3h 22m
£35–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Abington Bus Stopmegabus M11
5h 42m
£15–22
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Close240X
5h 29m
Drive 192.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Lanark192.6 mi
3h 16m
£47–68
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
5h 19m
£62–137
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to MotherwellRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 24m
£31–105
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
5h 31m
£55–234
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairs
6h 18m
£71–179

Manchester to Lanark by train and bus

6Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.7 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairs 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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