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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lanark is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lanark is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Hunters Close via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lanark via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Preston to Lanark?

The distance between Preston and Lanark is 195 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £28 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Preston to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lanark bus from?

Preston to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lanark train from?

Preston to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Lanark?

The best way to get from Preston to Lanark is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £28 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h.

Where does the Preston to Lanark bus arrive?

Preston to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Lanark train arrive?

Preston to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Preston to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Lanark is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Preston to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 278+ hotels available in Lanark.

Preston to Lanark - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Lanark by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 53m
£28–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Stationbus 181
5h
£25–40
Drive 161.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Lanarkcar 161.4 mi
2h 44m
£40–58
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
5h 33m

Preston to Lanark by train

133Weekly Trains

2h 53mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–110 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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