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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Lanark is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Lanark is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Hunters Close via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Lanark via Manchester Piccadilly and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Lanark?

The distance between Nottingham and Lanark is 283 miles. The road distance is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Nottingham to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Lanark bus from?

Nottingham to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Lanark train from?

Nottingham to Lanark train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Lanark?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Lanark is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Nottingham to Lanark bus arrive?

Nottingham to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Nottingham to Lanark train arrive?

Nottingham to Lanark train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Lanark is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Nottingham to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 278+ hotels available in Lanark.

Nottingham to Lanark - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CarstairsManchester Piccadilly - Glasgow Central
6h 12m
£53–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
5h 12m
£49–149
Bus via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Close
9h 20m
Drive 251.5 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Lanark251.5 mi
4h 41m
£62–89
Train via Motherwell
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to MotherwellManchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 38m
£54–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Close240X
9h 59m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
5h 44m
£71–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairs
6h 6m
£60–171
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairs
6h 38m
£85–240
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairs
7h 42m
£70–217

Nottingham to Lanark by train and bus

6Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Lanark.

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Bus Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Carstairs, and St Charles Avenue in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Hunters Close via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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