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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lanark is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lanark is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs £100 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Hunters Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lanark via Birmingham New Street, Lancaster and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Reading to Lanark?

The distance between Reading and Lanark is 395 miles. The road distance is 363.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Reading to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lanark bus from?

Reading to Lanark bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lanark train from?

Reading to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Lanark?

The best way to get from Reading to Lanark is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 2m.

Where does the Reading to Lanark bus arrive?

Reading to Lanark bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Lanark train arrive?

Reading to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Lanark is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Reading to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 185+ hotels available in Lanark.

Reading to Lanark - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Lanark by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 17m
£154–287
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 28m
£82–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus
15h 2m
Drive 361 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Lanarkcar 361 mi
6h 16m
£88–127
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
4h 48m
£101–382
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Motherwelltrain
7h 45m
£151–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra1
2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
9h 36m
£113–183
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 13m
£113–330
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
5h 47m
£114–339
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 6m
£126–357
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 11m
£100–200
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 26m
£89–234

Reading to Lanark by train and bus

41Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 393.2 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Hunters Close via Birmingham New Street, Motherwell, and Pollock Street in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hunters Close via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 2m.

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