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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Lanark is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Lanark is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Lanark via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Paisley to Lanark?

The distance between Paisley and Lanark is 36 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £13 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Paisley to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Lanark bus from?

Paisley to Lanark bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Smithhills Street station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Lanark train from?

Paisley to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Lanark?

The best way to get from Paisley to Lanark is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Paisley to Lanark bus arrive?

Paisley to Lanark bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Paisley to Lanark train arrive?

Paisley to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Lanark is 33 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Paisley to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 284+ hotels available in Lanark.

Paisley to Lanark - 5 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Paisley to Lanark by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain Glasgow Central - Lanark
1h 27m
£13–35
Drive 32.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Paisley to Lanarkcar 32.6 mi
47 min
£8–12
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Stationbus 26
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain Glasgow Central - Lanark
2h 31m
£14–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paisley to Lanarktaxi 32.6 mi
47 min
£70–85
Line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
2h 51m

Paisley to Lanark by train

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 35.7 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Lanark, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Lanark hourly. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 51m.

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